Parts of Shehu Shagari Modern Market in Sokoto, popularly called New Market, was on Tuesday destroyed by an early morning fire, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.
Federal Road Safety Corps , Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps and men of the Nigerian Police were also on hand to maintain safety and security. Dan’iya said the source of the incident and level of damage could not be ascertained at present and urged people to remain calm as the efforts continue.NAN, however, observed that attachment shops and other illegal structures erected at the market roads prevented fire engines good access to affected shops in the market.
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