A devastating fire engulfed a parish of the Christ Apostolic Church in Ibadan on Friday night, reportedly trapping several worshippers inside.
The incident occurred around 9:30 pm at Wisdom Estate, Road 1G, Olohunda Road, in the Lagelu Local Government Area.
Eyewitness accounts revealed that the church was hosting a Friday vigil when the fire broke out.
Eyewitness Accounts
One source recounted:
“The incident happened in the night around 9:30 pm. I think they were having Friday vigil. Some worshippers had already slept off, to have some rest before they start vigil when the incident happened.”
Another source described the harrowing scene, saying:
“There was an aged woman, very old to the extent that she could not work properly. She was still inside the church when the fire was raging seriously.”
A church member, who requested anonymity, said:
“People were still inside the church during the fire. I will get back to you later, please.”
Response and Investigation
As of the time of reporting, the exact cause of the fire remains unclear.
Confirming the incident, the General Manager of Oyo State Fire Services, Akinyemi Akinyinka, said:
“Our men were there based on information from one Kunle Junaid.”
Fire Engulfs Lagos Blue Line Track
Previously, Legit earlier reported that a section of the Lagos Blue Line track caught fire on Saturday afternoon, October 26, causing an alarm near the NEPA Station by Eko Bridge in Lagos’s Apogbon area.
According to a statement by Gboyega Akosile, spokesperson for Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the fire erupted at approximately 4:12 p.m., temporarily disrupting activities in the vicinity.
Emergency teams responded rapidly, extinguishing the blaze before it could cause further damage or harm. Akosile confirmed that no casualties were reported and that the track was devoid of train service when the fire occurred.
