Goods worth millions have been razed at the popular Santana Market along Sapele road in Ikpoba-Okha local government area.Some witnesses said the fire outbreak was caused by power surge.
Mrs. Cecilia Awala, who said she has been selling in the market for the past 20 years, said it was the first time she experienced fire incident in the market.“I received a call that the market was on fire and before I get here everything was gone including my child’s store.“My fish, everything I have in my shop is gone, as I stand here I have nothing at home to eat I mean nothing at all,” she said.
Chairman of Ikpoba-Okha local government council, Dr. Eric Osayande was on ground to access the extent of damage.
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