Two feared dead as fire guts Alao-Akala’s residence 

Two people have reportedly lost their lives during a fire outbreak at the Ogbomoso residence of a former governor of Oyo State, late Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala, Monday morning.

The Sector Commandant of the state Fire Service, Ogbomoso Command, Mr. Oluwaseyi Awogbile, who confirmed the incident, said the fire accident occured around 7:30. a.m.

He said the cause of the fire could not be ascertained as of the time of filling this report, stating that the service would soon unravel what might have led the incident, explaining that the fire had been put out to prevent further spread.

However an eyewitness who preferred anonymity, said the fire incident emanated from gas explosion which he said led to the death of two persons, while another person has been taken to hospital for treatment