By Joy Joseph
A fire outbreak on Friday evening gutted the Music House, the sprawling business complex of renowned gospel musician, Dr. Yinka Ayefele, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
The building, strategically located at Challenge area of the city, is home to Ayefele’s enterprises, including the Merry Makers’ Band, Tiwantiwa Radio, Blast FM and the popular Fresh FM station.
The inferno, which started around 7:30 p.m., disrupted live transmission and other activities at the station, sending staff and residents of the area into panic.
An eyewitness, Samuel Ibikunle, who raised the alarm, called for urgent intervention.
“Fresh FM is currently on fire! We urgently need the Fire Service to respond immediately. Please spread the word and alert the nearest station,” he said.
Confirming the incident, the General Manager of Oyo State Fire Services, Rev. Akinyemi Akinyinka, said firefighters had been mobilised to the scene.
“Our men are on the ground. The situation is under control,” he assured.
As of press time, the cause of the fire and the extent of damage were yet to be ascertained.
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