Nigeria: Fire destroys shops at popular market in southwestern Nigeria.

SHOTLIST: IBADAN, NIGERIA (JULY 3, 2026) 1. VARIOUS OF CROWDS GATHERING NEAR SCENE OF FIRE OUTBREAK AS OYO STATE FIRE SERVICE FIREFIGHTERS WORKING TO EXTINGUISH BLAZE AND CHARRED REMAINS OF SHOPS POST-FIREIBADAN, NIGERIA - JULY 3: A devastating early morning fire destroyed numerous shops and merchandise worth millions of naira at the popular Bode Market in Ibadan, the capital of southwestern Nigeria's Oyo State, on Friday, July 3. The fire broke out before dawn, rapidly tearing through several commercial sections of the busy complex. Operatives from the Oyo State Fire Service deployed to the scene and successfully contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading to neighboring stalls and a nearby petrol station. Emergency responders faced initial challenges navigating the area due to the market's congested layout and closely packed structures. Officials confirmed that the incident caused no casualties or injuries. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the inferno. Bode Market stands as one of Ibadan's largest commercial hubs, serving as a primary trading center for traditional herbs, animal skins, and local medicinal products.