Sources present at the scene of the fire said firefighters
arrived the scene late and had no water to put out the fire.
Over 100 shops have been burnt while scores of persons are
left with injuries after fire broke out at Otukpo Main Market in Benue State on
Monday.
The blaze started around 5:00am and has continued till this
moment.
Sources present at the scene of the fire said firefighters
arrived the scene late and had no water to put out the fire.
Speaking with SaharaReporters, an eyewitness said the fire
had destroyed most parts of the market.
He said, “Many people, traders especially, have been injured
because they are trying to rush in to get their goods.
“The fire started since 5:00am and it’s still burning, over
100 shops have been burnt already.
“Most of the traders keep their monies in the shops and
can’t afford to lose them. Some already lost all they have.”
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