The popular central market in Kabba, Kogi West senatorial district of the State has been razed down by an inferno in the wee hours of Monday, burning down properties worth millions of naira.
It was learnt that incident happened on around 5am and rapidly spread through the market as shops and stalls fell prey to the destructive fire.
Sympathizers rushed to the scene to prevent further spread, but despite their efforts, the intensity of the inferno made it 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.
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.
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