A fire outbreak on Monday, December 30, 2025, destroyed several shops at the Arena Market, popularly known as Army Arena Market, in Oshodi, Lagos State.
The blaze reportedly broke out in the early hours of the day and quickly spread through parts of the crowded commercial hub, triggering panic among traders and residents in the area.
Eyewitness accounts from the scene indicated that at least six containerised shops were consumed by the fire, with merchandise worth millions of naira destroyed in the process.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority confirmed that emergency protocols were swiftly activated after the incident was reported.
According to the agency, Lagos State Rescue teams were immediately mobilised and worked to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures.
As of press time, authorities were yet to release an official assessment of the total losses recorded in the incident, while investigations into the cause of the fire were ongoing.
