A fire has engulfed the Sokoto Central market, with the motorcycle section bearing the brunt of the blaze.
It was gathered that the fire broke out early this morning Monday, March 18, although its exact cause remains undetermined.
According to a source, he suggested that the fire originated from a dump site close to the motorcycle section of the market.
Meanwhile, Shehu Muhammad, the chairman of the Motorcycles Marketers Association, expressed dismay over the incident, stating that the extent of damage is yet to be determined as the fire continues to rage.
He added that many shop owners were unable to salvage their properties as the fire erupted around 6 am.
Efforts to stop the flames are underway, with both federal and state fire services battling the inferno.
However, the chairman has appealed to the state government to provide assistance to those who have suffered losses in the blaze.
In another incident, a plank market situated in the Abule Egba area of Lagos State was also ravaged by fire, resulting in significant damage to goods and property worth millions of naira.
The fire, which occurred around 3:00 pm, consumed several minibuses, pickup vans, and cars.
The cause of the fire was attributed to a high-tension power cable breaking on a row of market stalls, triggering an explosion.
Despite the efforts of shopkeepers and fire departments to contain the blaze, extensive damage was inflicted on the market stalls and vehicles.
Also, a church located in Surulere, Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja Local Government Area of Lagos state, suffered a similar fate as its multi-million naira auditorium was destroyed in a separate fire incident.
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