A Late night fire engulfs Gamboru market, one of the densely populated markets in Maiduguri metropolis, Borno state.
Confirming the incident, the state Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Alhaji Usman Tar, said the fire broke out at the Layin Yan Katako and outer sections of the market.
According to Tar, in a statement, the incident happened on Wednesday at about 10pm, and was effectively extinguished by men of the fire service.
“The Borno State Fire Service immediately dispatched a team of firefighters to the site and the fire was effectively extinguished.
“No human casualty reported. The security of the market was not at risk of trespass or vandalisation,” he said.
He said the fire service and the State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, are conducting an on-the-spot assessment of the incident to determine the root causes and steps to avoid future occurrence.
The commissioner said the state government would take all steps to overcome fire disasters in the state.
He advised members of the public to maintain law and order and ensure the safety of the market is not breached.
“On behalf of the Borno State Government, we commiserate with all who are affected by this incident.
The Commissioner also expressed Gratitude to the swift first responders whose actions prevented the fire from spreading further within the market premises.
