Fire gutted some shops in the popular Alaba International Market in the Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State.
It was gathered that the fire incident started on Friday morning.
Director, of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye confirmed the incident in a statement.
However, she disclosed that the fire crew were confronted by angry mobs.
“Report reaching Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service indicates shops at the popular Alaba International Market, Ojo, Lagos are on Fire.
“However, Fire Crew from Ojo, Sari-Iganmu and Ajegunle are being turned back by angry mobs from performing their statutory. duty but presently on standby.
“The agency is consequently collaborating with Security Agents to address it.“