A fire outbreak in the early hours of Tuesday gutted parts of Mandate Ultra-Modern Market in Ilorin, destroying 24 shops. The blaze swept through the popular Kwara State market before emergency responders could bring it under control.

While the exact cause of the fire has not been confirmed, traders reported significant losses of goods and property. No casualties have been reported so far.

Authorities are expected to assess the extent of the damage and begin investigations into what triggered the incident.