A fire outbreak has engulfed the JustRite Supermarket located on Akowonjo Road in Lagos State, triggering panic among residents, motorists and business owners in the area.
Videos circulating on social media show thick plumes of smoke and flames billowing from the supermarket as bystanders gathered at a safe distance while emergency responders were awaited or worked to contain the blaze.
The cause of the fire has yet to be established, while the extent of damage to the supermarket remains unclear as of the time of filing this report.
There was no immediate official confirmation of casualties or injuries. Authorities are expected to provide further details after assessing the situation.
JustRite is one of Nigeria’s leading retail supermarket chains, with several outlets across Lagos and other parts of the South-West.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.