A Lagos car dealer, Mohammed Moses of Moses Auto Car Care, has recounted the devastating loss he suffered after a fire destroyed vehicles worth over ₦700 million at his workshop in Isheri-Idimu.
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The inferno, which occurred in the early hours of October 30, reportedly destroyed 21 exotic cars, including vehicles belonging to customers who had paid for them but were yet to take delivery.
The dealer said the fire wiped out vehicles valued at over ₦500 million belonging to him, alongside customers’ cars worth more than ₦200 million.
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Car dealer recounts devastating losses
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According to a report shared online, the fire broke out at the workshop on Oladunni Street, Isheri-Idimu, around 3:05 am.
Moses said he had closed the premises at about 10 pm before receiving an alert from his security guard around 2 am.
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Recounting the incident, he said, “It is only God that knows what happened. I had cars worth over ₦500 million in my lot, and it wasn’t just my cars that got burnt.”
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He added, “My customers’ cars worth over ₦200 million were also destroyed. They hadn’t even had the chance to pick up the cars they paid me to buy for them.”
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The loss has raised concerns about the financial consequences of fire outbreaks for businesses and their customers.
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Fire incident sparks concern over business losses
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The incident has drawn attention to the vulnerability of businesses dealing in high-value goods, particularly when customers’ property is involved.
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According to the report, emergency responders contained the blaze before it spread to a nearby petrol station.
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The cause of the fire has not been established in the information available, leaving the dealer and affected customers facing significant losses.
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