A fire outbreak in Sokoto on Sunday night has destroyed
goods and properties worth millions of Naira at the State’s old market.
According to Vanguard; the fire, which started around
10.00pm lasted for about three hours
before it was put off by firemen, traders
and Good Samaritans, including Gov. Aminu Tambuwal.
The market, locally known as Kasuwar Dan-Jabalu, is reputed
for selling clothing materials, foot wears and jewelries, as well as exchange
of foreign currencies. A cross section of the affected traders described the
incident as an act of God.
”This is a tragedy from God, and we have taken it as such as
faithful Muslims. ” We are however soliciting for assistance from the Federal
and Sokoto State Governments, public spirited individuals and groups,” one of
the traders, Abdulkadir Mainiyo, said.
Sokoto state Governor, Tambuwal has expressed deep sympathy
with the traders and promised to assist them. A statement by his spokesman,
Imam Imam, further said that the government would set up a committee to
investigate the incident. “The committee will also recommend the necessary
assistance to be rendered to the victims,” the statement added.
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