By Deborah Nnamdi
A yet-to-be-identified man, his wife, and their grandson have reportedly lost their lives in a fire incident that occurred at Ori Eru, Idikan in Ibadan North West Local Government Area, Oyo State, on Friday morning.
Our correspondent gathered that the incident occurred around 3.46am on Friday.
General Manager of Oyo State Fire Service, Mr. Yemi Akinyinka, who confirmed the development in a statement made available to journalists said that five people were rescued from the inferno.
“We evacuated three bodies. But, you know that only the doctors can confirm anyone dead.
“The unfortunate incident was reported to our agency at exactly 03:46hrs on Friday, 20th December 2024.
“Immediately the address was taken, the men and officers of the agency led by ACFS Oyedeji were promptly deployed to the scene of the Incident.
“On arrival, we met an upper floor of a story residential building of six rooms well alight. We swiftly swung into action and the fire was completely extinguished.
“Three (3) bodies, husband and wife and their grandson were found dead, while five persons were rescued alive from the build. The ground floor of the building was protected and other nearby properties.”
