
A massive fire engulfed the Afia Mgbede auto spare parts market in the early hours of Tuesday, destroying goods worth millions of Naira and leaving traders in despair.
Eyewitnesses reported that the blaze spread rapidly through the market, consuming numerous stalls and causing extensive damage before emergency responders could contain it.
The incident has raised serious concerns about fire safety measures in the area and the financial implications for affected traders.
Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire, which remains unknown. Meanwhile, traders are scrambling to assess the extent of their losses, with many appealing for government intervention to alleviate the financial burden.
The Afia Mgbede market, known for its wide range of auto spare parts, plays a crucial role in the local economy.
The disaster has sparked calls for improved fire safety infrastructure and better support systems for traders to prevent such occurrences in the future.
More details to follow…
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