By 9jaeye 
A fire erupted early Sunday morning at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, Oyo State, affecting a section of the facility. The blaze reportedly started in an office located on the third floor of the South West 3 ward.
Emergency services from the Oyo State Fire Service promptly arrived at the scene to extinguish the flames. However, the incident caused significant panic among patients and their families in adjacent wards, leading to chaos as people rushed to safety.
Witnesses at UCH noted that the rapid response of the fire service helped contain the situation, but the alarming nature of the fire still sparked fear within the hospital community.
As investigations into the cause of the fire begin, the hospital administration is working to ensure the safety of all patients and staff. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.