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Fire destroys shops, shanties in Lagos, Plateau
Fire incidents have been recorded in Lagos and Plateau states destroying shops, offices and shanties in the process.
In the early hours of Wednesday, a fire ravaged some shops at Alaba Rago in the Ojo area of Lagos State.
The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Damilola Oke-Osanyitolu, confirmed this in a statement obtained by PUNCH Metro.
According to him, the fire, which started around 10:23pm on Tuesday, was brought under control through the swift intervention of the emergency responders.
He however noted that no casualties were recorded during the incident.
“A joint response effort was launched following distress calls received by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency and the Lagos State Government at 10:23 pm. The emergency response teams from LASEMA and LASG promptly deployed to the incident scene at Alaba Rago, Ojo.
“Upon arrival, responders found several shanty shops engulfed in flames. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation,” the statement partly read.
While noting that the permanent structures at the incident scene were unaffected by the fire, he added that the shanty shops, however, were damaged.
He further stated that the agency’s Dolphin Response Team from Igando and the Lagos State Fire Service and Rescue Service responded to the distress call.
“The fire has been fully extinguished, and dampening down operations have been concluded. A post-disaster assessment was conducted to determine the true extent of the incident. Search and rescue operations have also been concluded,” the statement added.
In the Jos fire, an eyewitness disclosed that the incident, which affected shops and offices, started around 4:00 pm on Wednesday, prompting a resident to alert the Jos South and Jos North fire services.
“I came out of my office and I saw fire everywhere. I don’t know the actual cause but I was able to contact the fire service from Jos South and Jos North Local Government Areas. They were able to mobilise their people who came and right now, they are trying to quench the fire”, an eyewitness, John Michael, told our correspondent.
The Chairman of Jos South Local Government Area, Mr Silas Dung, also confirmed the fire saying, “I have just been told of the fire and I’m at the scene of the incident.”
An official of the fire service in Jos, who did not want his name in print, said his men had been deployed to the area to contain the fire and stop it from spreading to other locations.
Immediately we got the information, our people came and we have been able to put out the fire,” he said.
PUNCH Metro reports that a similar fire incident occurred last month at a timber market located in the Katato community in the Jos North Local Government Area.
The fire which started in the night affected over 200 people, a majority of whom were carpenters, and left about 107 shops burnt to ashes with goods worth over N1bn destroyed.
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One of the gunmen who opened fire on innocent civilians observing Hanukkah at Bondi Beach has been identified as Naveed Akram.
One of the gunmen who opened fire on innocent civilians observing Hanukkah at Bondi Beach has been identified as Naveed Akram.
On of the suspects was disarmed by a bystander and it’s been gathered that the police have arrested one of the suspects.
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During a Sunday Service Dr Chris OKAFOR have responded to Doris Ogala on why he didn’t marry her
Pastor Chris Okafor has addressed allegations made by actress Doris Ogala, who claimed he promised to marry her but is now engaged to another woman. During a Sunday service, Okafor reportedly said, “You are just being arrogant to people, taking to people anyhow, you say ‘I no dey respect anybody o, I no well’. Yet you’re a young lady you’re not married na you dey talk like that. Which man wan marry who no well? Which man wan marry you when they know you have slept with different men? God forbid!”.
Okafor’s response comes after Ogala shared her emotional story, alleging that she lost a pregnancy for him, and he made a video of it public. She also claimed he owes her N45 million and that their relationship has left her emotionally broken.
The drama has sparked intense debate online, with many calling for clarity and urging restraint. Ogala has vowed to disrupt Okafor’s wedding, insisting he cannot destroy her life and move on.
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Incredible moment hero bystander tackles Bondi Beach gunman and turns gun on him after mass shooting during Jewish party in Australia
A dramatic video has captured the moment a brave bystander disarmed one of the gunmen involved in the deadly Bondi Beach shooting on Sunday, December 14, preventing further bloodshed as chaos unfolded along the crowded shoreline.
The footage shows a man wearing a white T-shirt calmly approaching an armed attacker from behind as the suspect raises his weapon. In a swift move, the bystander grabs the gun, and after a brief struggle, successfully pulls it away from the shooter.
As the assailant falls to the ground, the civilian briefly points the weapon in his direction but does not fire. The gunman then staggers away, while the bystander places the firearm against a nearby tree before stepping back. Moments later, the camera pans to a second gunman, who appears visibly shaken by the sudden turn of events.
The courageous intervention came amid a violent attack in which two gunmen opened fire on beachgoers during a crowded evening at Bondi Beach. Gunshots echoed across the area, triggering panic as hundreds of people fled the sand and surrounding streets.
Police later confirmed that at least 10 people, including one of the attackers, were k!lled in the shooting. The second suspect was taken into custody. Authorities also said at least 12 others were injured, among them two police officers who were shot during the incident.
Witnesses told local media that the attackers exited a vehicle on Campbell Parade near the Bondi Pavilion at about 6:40pm before opening fire. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, with dozens of ambulances and helicopter paramedics deployed to assist victims. Paramedics treated multiple casualties on site, while others were transported to nearby hospitals.
One mother described scenes of terror as panic broke out while her daughters were at the beach with friends. Videos circulating online show large crowds running for safety as gunfire rang out.
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