They were intermittently firing teargas to scare the people flooding into the market and ensure that no criminals loot the property of the traders.
Governor Babagana Zulum, who went round the market, Sunday morning, announced a N1bn relief for the victims, promising to see the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari , immediately for more relief.This is the third time over the last 20 years that fired razed Maiduguri’s Monday Market.Meanwhile, Buhari, on Sunday, expressed grief over the destruction caused by the early morning fire.
Buhari’s message was contained in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, titled ‘Maiduguri market fire: President Buhari calls for strict vigil.’
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