Fire has reportedly gutted the popular Central Market in Kabba, Kogi West senatorial district of the State in the wee hours of Monday, destroying properties worth millions of naira.
Reports revealed that the fire which started in the morning on Monday 27 November 2023, leaving traders and members of the community in shock and sorrow as the flames consumed numerous businesses and sources of livelihood.
An eyewitness account revealed that the fire started around 5 am on Monday morning and rapidly spread through the market’s vibrant stalls and shops.
Sympathizers were said to have rushed to the scene to put out the inferno and prevent further spread.
However, the intensity of the blaze made containment challenging.
Eyewitnesses said shop owners were helpless as they watched their investments succumb to the flames. The market, which is popular for its numerous goods, from fresh produce to textiles and electronics destroyed.
The inferno dispruted economic activities with many small businesses facing financial ruin.
Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing, with authorities working to determine whether it was a result of electrical faults, negligence, or any other contributing factors.
Meanwhile, members of the community blamed the absence of firefighting equipment that would have been helpful in putting out the flame.
