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Massive Fire Wrecks Yinka Ayefele’s Fresh FM [Video]

Victoria Chukwuani
Massive Fire Wrecks Yinka Ayefele’s Fresh FM [Video]

Yinka Ayefele’s Fresh FM

The Ibadan-based radio station owned by veteran singer, Yinka Ayefele, was on Friday night gutted by fire.

Samuel Arugboboisi, a media personality had taken to the microblogging platform, X formerly Twitter on Friday night to raise an alarm, appealing to the Fire Service to respond without delay.

He also urged the public to help spread the word and notify the nearest fire station.

The post reads: “Fresh FM is currently on fire! We urgently need the Fire Service to respond immediately. Please spread the word and alert the nearest station.”

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In a viral video, persons around the inferno were observed in a confused state as the fire raged on.

 

In another post, he shared the fire raging with “What a night” as the caption.

One staff member of the station, who pleaded anonymity, also told The Gazette: “It’s pathetic as I speak with you. We are trying to reach the firefighters.”

The cause of the fire has not yet been identified, and the extent of the damage and potential casualties are still unclear.

Rev. Akinyemi Akinyinka, the general manager of the Oyo State Fire Service, assured that firefighters are already on the scene and that the situation is under control.

Chairman of the fire service, Maroof Akinwande, stated, “We are already there.”

Fresh FM, which began operations in 2015 after receiving its license on April 30 of that year, is one of the most popular radio stations in Ibadan.

It is known for its engaging talk shows, vibrant music programming, and interactive audience segments. The station has since expanded with branches in Abeokuta, Ado-Ekiti, Akure, Osogbo, and Lagos.

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