A fire incident broke out on Tuesday at the Arena Shopping Complex located along Agege Motor Road in the Oshodi area of Lagos State, causing panic among traders and residents.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident in a post shared on X, stating that emergency responders were already at the scene battling the blaze.
According to the agency, officials of Lagos Rescue Services and the Lagos State Fire Service were promptly deployed to contain the inferno.
Videos shared on social media showed thick smoke billowing from the popular shopping centre as firefighters worked to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby structures.
As of the time of reporting, the exact number of shops affected had not been made public, and no casualties were reported.
The cause of the fire also remained unclear.
The Arena Shopping Complex has experienced similar incidents in the past.
In August, several traders reportedly lost goods worth millions of naira following a fire outbreak at the same location.
Authorities have assured the public that investigations will be carried out to determine the cause of the latest incident while efforts continue to ensure safety around the area.
