A fire outbreak has ravaged parts of Gwagwalada Market in Abuja, raising concerns among traders and residents over the extent of damage caused by the incident.
An eyewitness who recorded the incident in a video circulating on social media claimed that the fire started at about 7 p.m. on Saturday.
In the footage, the individual recording the incident was heard repeatedly saying, “Since 7 o’clock,” as flames continued to engulf parts of the market.
The cause of the fire has yet to be established, while claims suggesting that an electrical fault triggered the outbreak remain unconfirmed.
The incident has sparked concern among traders, many of whom fear the possible loss of their goods and properties.
However, details regarding the extent of the damage and whether anyone was injured or killed had yet to be confirmed as of the time of filing this report.
