Millions of Naira worth of goods and properties lay in ruins as a substantial section of Kabba Central Market in Kogi State fell victim to a dawn inferno on Monday.
The fire, which started in the early hours of the morning, left traders and members of the community in shock and sorrow as the flames consumed numerous businesses and sources of livelihood.
Despite the valiant efforts of sympathizers who rushed to the scene to combat the inferno and prevent further spread, the intensity of the fire posed a significant challenge to containment.
Eyewitnesses recount scenes of despair as shop owners stood helpless, witnessing their goods and wares succumb to the flames.
The fire, which started in the early hours of the morning, left traders and members of the community in shock and sorrow as the flames consumed numerous businesses and sources of livelihood.
Sympathizers rushed to the scene to prevent further spread, but despite their efforts, the intensity of the inferno made it difficult.
Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing, with authorities working to determine whether it resulted from an electrical fault, negligence, or any other factor.
Meanwhile, Kabba residents have blamed the absence of firefighting equipment in the market that would have helped put out the flames.