It was a gory sight on Monday morning, 18th of December, 2023, as two people reportedly lost their lives during a fire outbreak at the Ogbomoso residence of a former governor of Oyo State, late Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala.
The Sector Commandant of the state Fire Service, Ogbomoso Command, Mr. Oluwaseyi Awogbile, who confirmed the incident, said the fire accident occured around 7:30. a.m.
According to him, the cause of the fire could not be ascertained as at the time of filling this report, positing that the service would soon unravel what might have led to the incident, adding that the fire had been put out to prevent further spread.
However, an eyewitness who preferred anonymity, said the fire incident emanated from gas explosion which he said led to the death of two persons, while another person has been taken to hospital for treatment.
