A devastating fire has gutted a popular wood and timber market known as Kara Market in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, destroying shops and properties.
The fire, which began in the early hours of Sunday, resulted in the loss of goods and structures worth millions of naira.
According to eyewitnesses, the fire spread rapidly before firefighters arrived.
“We just saw smoke everywhere, and before we knew it, the flames had engulfed most of the shops,” Musa Bello, a trader at the market, said.”
The cause of the fire remained unknown.
The Kebbi State Government has expressed its sympathies to those affected. Fortunately, no lives were lost in the incident.
In a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on New Media, Abuzaid Yari, the fire was described as “an unfortunate incident”.
“The government sympathises deeply with the victims and prays that Allah replenishes their losses,” he said.
Yari also commended the state fire service for its timely response. “We appreciate the swift action of the fire service, whose efforts prevented further damage,” he said.
He added that the government remained committed to safeguarding the lives and property of its citizens.
