Ayefele’s Fresh FM Ibadan gutted by fire
A fire outbreak, whose source has not yet been identified on Friday evening razed the business complex of a renowned gospel singer,. Yinka Ayefele, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
The building, located at Challenge area of Ibadan, is home to Ayefele’s enterprises, including the Merry Makers’ Band, Tiwantiwa Radio, Blast FM and the popular Fresh FM station.
The inferno, which started around 7:30 p.m., disrupted live transmissions and other activities at the stations, sending staff and residents of the area into panic.
An eyewitness, Sam Ibikunle, who raised the alarm, called for urgent intervention.
“Fresh FM is currently on fire! We urgently need the Fire Service to respond immediately. Please spread the word and alert the nearest station,” he said.
Confirming the incident, the General Manager of Oyo State Fire Services, Rev. Akinyemi Akinyinka, said firefighters had been mobilised to the scene.
“Our men are on the ground. The situation is under control,” he assured.
As of press time, the cause of the fire and the extent of damage were yet to be ascertained.