A midnight fire has destroyed over 50 shops and property worth N150 million at Yan Katako Market Rijiyar Lemu area of Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State.
Speaking to newsmen, Alhaji Mamuda Abdullahi, the chairman of the market, explained that the blaze started at about 1 am on Monday.
He pointed out that the conflagration destroyed over 50 shops containing plywood, foam, spray machines, chairs, and other carpentry tools.
The chairman said the cause of the incident had yet to be ascertained.
He, however, commended the Kano State Fire Service personnel for their prompt response
He called on the state government and philanthropists to support them, as many traders have lost their means of livelihood.
Reacting, Saminu Abdullahi, the public relations officer of the State Fire Service, explained that about 25 shops were completely razed down by the inferno, while several other shops were also touched or partially affected by the fire.
