Millions lost as fire burns popular Apongbon market in Lagos

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Vehicles and goods worth millions of naira have been gutted by fire under the Eko Bridge at Apongbon area of Lagos State.

The fire which started early Wednesday morning had burnt down the lock up shops and vehicles under the bridge, causing heavy traffic to motorists.

Movements have been diverted to other adjoin routes in and out of Lagos Island and Lekki due to the incident.

According to news reports, no life was lost in the fire which defied early efforts to put it out.

As at the time of filing this report, officials of the National Emergency Management Agency of Nigeria and Fire Service were seen clearing the rubbles and cordoning off the affected area.

More details coming….

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Francis Ogwo
The young and goal driven writer and cinematographer started his journalism as a print journalist in Kaduna in 2005 writing for Kaduna Chronicles Newspapers, Liberator Newspapers where he became the South Bureau Chief. In 2008, he moved into TV production with an employment into Siverbird Television and Rhythm Fm as a Correspondent. He got certified by Independent Television Producers Association of Nigeria(ITPAN) in 2009. After five years of hardwork and training, he was employed as Associate Producer, Moments With Mo and subsequently Producer, Playground on HipTV. Francis currently majors in documentaries and high profile scripts for news and movies. He is currently a Senior Contents Producer at News Central TV

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