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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>A building of 25 shops has been gutted by fire in the early hours of Saturday in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital.<\/p>\n

According to the state fire service, the incident occurred at Adeta roundabout at about 02.39 hours.<\/p>\n

A statement in Ilorin on Saturday by the spokesman of the service, Hassan Adekunle, said the firefighters, upon arrival, found a block of about 25 shops engulfed in flames.<\/p>\n

\u201cThanks to the swift action and bravery of the Kwara State fire service officers, only three shops suffered damage, including a soft drinks and alcohol shop.<\/p>\n

\u201cPreliminary investigations indicated that the fire was caused by a power surge,\u201d the statement disclosed.<\/p>\n

The Director of the State Fire Service, Prince John Falade Olumuyiwa, expressed sympathy for the affected shop owners, offering prayers for the restoration of their losses.<\/p>\n

He also urged the public to prioritize safety and ensure all electrical appliances are unplugged when not in use.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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