Property worth millions of naira have been destroyed at the plastic section of Potiskum market, Yobe State following a night fire outbreak break.
The incident occurred at about 10 pm on Thursday when the market was closed for business activities.
According to eyewitness’ accounts, electrical fault was suspected to be the causative agent of the inferno where six shops loaded with plastic and other related material melted to ashes.
Chairman of the market, Bawo Mohammed told DAILY POST that it took the combined efforts of personnel of State Fire Service, who mobilised to the scene of the incident plus good samaritans to put out the fire, hence, prevented further escalation.
“Our appeal goes to Potiskum Local Government and the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to come to the aid of the affected members by providing the much needed support in order to start their businesses again”, visibly disturbed Mohammed appealed.
No casualty and lose of life recorded, but the damage was incalculable.
Potiskum main market in Yobe state has continued to experience economic set backs following series of fire disasters at short intervals in recent times.
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