The incident drew attention from residents and passersby in the Challenge area.
Fresh 105.9 FM, a popular Ibadan-based radio station owned by gospel singer Yinka Ayefele, was reportedly gutted by fire on Friday night.
The station, situated in the Challenge area of the Oyo State capital, was said to have been engulfed in flames, according to eyewitnesses. One witness, Samuel Ibikunle, raised the alarm, saying, “Fresh FM is currently on fire! We urgently need the Fire Service to respond immediately. Please spread the word and alert the nearest station.”
As of the time of filing this report, the station’s management had yet to release an official statement regarding the incident.
Confirming the development, the Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Hon Maroof Akinwande, said, “We are already there.” Details regarding the extent of damage and possible casualties have not yet been disclosed.
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