Early Monday morning, fire erupted at Sokoto State Central Market, ravaging over one hundred and eighty stalls.
The blaze originated from a dumpsite within the market and spread rapidly, consuming not only stalls but also nearby parked motorcycles.
Mohammed Garba, Chairman of the market’s motorbike vendors, lamented the significant financial losses, estimated to be in the billions of naira.
He urged swift assessment by the state authorities to assist affected traders in alleviating the aftermath of this tragic incident.
