A fire outbreak has destroyed shops in Damaturu, the state capital of Yobe, with goods worth millions of naira razed.
It was gathered that the incident happened at Sabon Fegi quarters, near the residence of former governor of the state, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam.
An eyewitness, Ahmed Idris Ahmed, confirmed that over 10 Shops were gutted by fire.
“We woke up to the early morning fire today (Saturday). No fewer than 10 shops have been destroyed by this incident.
“The fire was triggered by an electrical surge from one of the shops,” Ahmed said.
It was learned that the affected shops’ contained fabrics, used clothes, shoes, provisions, and other items.
When contacted on the incident, the Public Relations Officer of the state Fire Service Mr. Baba Muhammad Bello, promised to get back to our correspondent with more information.
