Two Die as Fire Guts Ex-Oyo Gov’s Residence 

Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan 

Two people on Monday reportedly lost their lives during a fire outbreak at the Ogbomoso residence of a former Governor of Oyo State, late Adebayo Alao-Akala.

The Sector Commandant of the state Fire Service, Ogbomoso Command, Mr. Oluwaseyi Awogbile, who confirmed the incident, said the fire incident occured around 7:30. a.m.

He noted that the cause of the fire could not be ascertained as of the time of filling this report, adding that the service would soon unravel what might have led to the incident.

He explained that the fire had been put out to prevent further spread.

However, an eyewitness who preferred anonymity, said the fire incident emanated from a gas explosion, which he said, led to the death of two persons, while another person has been taken to a hospital for treatment