Fire breaks out at Oluku Market, Benin City
A fire destroyed a row of roadside shops and stalls at Oluku Market in Benin City, Edo State, on Thursday afternoon, according to videos sent to LAS News.
By Lawal Ayo, Editor & Founder · Published 15 Oct 2026, 15:30 WAT
A fire broke out at Oluku Market in Benin City, Edo State, this afternoon (Thursday, 15 October 2026), destroying a row of roadside shops and stalls, according to videos sent to LAS News.
The footage shows thick black smoke and flames rising over the market structures beside the road.
The cause of the fire and the extent of the losses are not yet known. Some people are reported to have been injured, but the number and condition of the injured have not been confirmed. LAS News has not independently confirmed these details and will update this story as more information comes in.
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