Korede Abdullah in Lagos
A devastating fire razed a building in the Ifelodun Agoka area of Abeokuta, claiming the life of 80-year-old Mariam Salako in the early hours of Saturday.
According to police authorities, the blaze broke out around 1:00 a.m. at No. 28 Ifelodun Agoka. Responding promptly to a distress call, the Area Commander led a team of officers to the scene and alerted the Ogun State Fire Service.
Despite the swift response, Mariam Salako, who resided in the building, was unable to escape the inferno and tragically lost her life.
In a fortunate turn of events, another occupant, identified as Baba Ali, was rescued by community members through a window after being asleep during the fire.
Police Spokesperson Omolola Odutola confirmed the incident on Saturday and stated that the cause of the fire remains unknown.
She said, “Around 1:00a.m, a distress call was made regarding a building on fire located at No. 28 Ifelodun Agoka area in Abeokuta.
“The Area Commander promptly led a team of police officers to the site while the fire service was called for assistance.
“The Ogun State Fire Service quickly responded and managed to bring the fire under control.
“Unfortunately, an elderly woman, Mariam Salako, aged 80, who lived in the building, was unable to escape and died in the fire incident.”
Odutola added, “The remains of the deceased have been deposited at a morgue,”
An investigation into the fire’s origin is currently underway.
