The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement. “At 16:20hrs, the agency received a distress call via its toll-free emergency numbers and activated the LASEMA response plans. ADVERTISEMENT“The Igando zone responded accordingly with LASEMA Response Unit responding from the agency’s hub at Cappa Base. Oke-Osanyintolu added that the cable ignited immediately, erupting into an inferno that spread to the entire market area. He noted that several shops yet unknown were affected with goods worth millions of naira.

Source: The Guardian February 05, 2024 16:48 UTC