Goods worth millions of naira have been lost following a fire incident at the Kabba Central Market in Kogi State on Monday morning.
Politics Nigeria learnt that dozens of shops were destroyed by the fire, leaving traders and residents in shock and sorrow as the flames consumed numerous businesses and sources of livelihood.
According to eyewitnesses, the fire started around 5am and rapidly spread through the market shops and attachments.
Sympathizers rushed to the scene to combat the inferno and prevent further spread, but despite their efforts, the intensity of the inferno made containment very difficult.
Eyewitnesses said shop owners were helpless as they watched their goods and wares succumb to the flames.
The market, known for its diverse array of goods, from fresh farm produce to textiles and electronics, now stands in ruins.
The cause of the fire was not yet ascertained as at the time of writing this report.
Meanwhile, Kabba residents have blamed the destruction on the failure of firefighting equipments in the market.
