Many goods and properties worth millions of Naira have been reportedly destroyed as a large part of Kabba Central Market in Kogi State gutted by fire in a dawn inferno on Monday morning.
Shops and stalls fell prey to the destructive fire, leaving traders and residents in shock and sorrow as the flames consumed numerous businesses and sources of livelihood.
According to an Eyewitnesses as reported by Leadership Newspaper, 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 were ongoing, with authorities working to determine whether it was a result of electrical fault, negligence, or any other factor.