Again, fire razes Gombe timber market

The Gombe Timber Market has again been gutted by fire, making it the second inferno to hit the market within one month.

The latest incident, which occurred on Monday night, was reportedly caused by an electrical fault, and led to the destruction of several shops and goods worth millions of naira.

This tragedy comes barely 29 days after a section of the same market, specifically the scrap and metal segment, was razed by fire on November 17, destroying no fewer than 30 shops and properties estimated at over ₦500 million.

On Monday night, another part of the market was engulfed by fire, compounding the losses suffered by traders whose livelihoods depend on the busy commercial hub located along the Railway Station area of Gombe.

The Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, expressed deep sorrow over the inferno, describing it as painful and distressing.

He noted that the scale of destruction was a major setback to hardworking traders and business owners.

The governor extended his heartfelt sympathy to all affected shop owners and traders, assuring them that “the state government stands with them during this difficult time.”

Governor Yahaya directed the Gombe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), alongside other relevant agencies, to immediately assess the damage, investigate the cause of the fire, and provide urgent relief to victims.

He also called on affected persons to remain calm, assuring them that the government would take necessary steps to mitigate losses and strengthen preventive measures to avert future occurrences.

The governor prayed for Allah’s protection over Gombe State and comfort for all those affected by the unfortunate incident.

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