There was pandemonium at the Old Garage area of Osogbo, Osun State, when a fire outbreak occurred with emergency responders working to contain the blaze.

A video sighted by DAILY POST on Sunday showed firefighters at the scene as thick smoke billowed from the affected area.

According to report, the fire broke out within the Old Garage axis, adding that two petrol stations were located close to the scene.”

When contacted, the Osun State Command of the Federal Fire Service confirmed the incident.

“Yes, it is true. The fire investigative department is there,” Federal Fire Service said.

There was no official information on the cause of the fire or whether any casualties had been recorded at the time of filing this report.

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Fresh violence has been reported in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, where at least four people were killed in separate attacks and several travellers were allegedly abducted.

According to security analyst Bakatsine on X, “Reports indicate that three people were killed moment ago while working on their farms, two residents of Zurmi town and one from a nearby village.”

The security situation reportedly worsened with gunmen’s attack on Baichen Dauran community.

Bakatsine stated, “Last night, bandits reportedly stormed Baichen Dauran community in the LGA and killed one person.”

The attack was reportedly followed by another incident along a nearby road.

“The same night, travelers were allegedly abducted along the road near Baichen Dauran, including a commercial driver from Zurmi, Kabiru Takaye,” Bakatsine wrote

Residents of Zurmi and surrounding communities are said to be living in fear as recurring attacks continue to threaten lives and livelihoods.

Authorities in Zamfara State had yet to issue an official statement on the incidents at the time of filing this report.

The suspected kidnappers of Mrs Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, the younger sister of former Nigerian Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and her 12-year-old twin sons have been identified following a police rescue operation.

Adegoke and her sons, Peter and Paul, were rescued alive on Saturday during an operation carried out by the Nigeria Police.

According to police sources, two suspected kidnappers were killed during a gun battle with operatives, while two firearms were recovered from the suspects.

The victims were abducted on Tuesday while Mrs Adegoke was reportedly taking the children to school.

Police said sustained intelligence gathering, tracking, and tactical pressure on the kidnappers led to the confrontation and the successful rescue of the victims.

A video of the rescue operation has since surfaced online, showing moments from the operation that Mrs Adegoke and her children were released.