JUST IN: Popular market in Kwara destroyed by fire

A fire outbreak occurred at Owode Market in Offa, Kwara State on Tuesday morning, resulting in the destruction of several shops.

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The inferno caused significant damage to numerous establishments, as captured in a video that circulated online.

The footage depicted the heart-wrenching moment when shop owners witnessed their properties being consumed by the flames.

In the video, one of the traders speculated that the fire may have originated from cooking activities rather than an electrical fault. Further details regarding the incident will be provided shortly.