News

PHOTOS: Fire Raze10 Shops, Destroy Goods Worth Millions In Yobe

Spread the love
2 mins read

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.

Isaac Obasi

Recent Posts

Establishment Of Criminality’ Did Not Allow INEC Server Work – Peter Obi

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi, said it was the…

24 mins ago

2024 UTME: Kwara public school student scores 95 in maths, 362 overall

A 15-year-old student of Government Secondary School, Omu Aran, Kwara State, Olukayode Olusola, scored 95…

8 hours ago

Fuel Scarcity: Man Shot Dëäd Over Argument At Petrol Station In Lagos

The family of a young man, Toheeb Eniafe, has been thrown into mourning after he…

8 hours ago

Govt’s Huge Purchases For Palliatives Adding To Food Inflation – Cardoso

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has identified the huge purchases…

8 hours ago

Nigerian govt bans use of imported syringes, needles in tertiary hospitals

The Federal Government has ordered all Chief Medical Directors, CMDs, and Medical Directors, MDs, of…

8 hours ago

FG Set For Made-In-Nigeria Vehicle Production In 2024

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, says Nigeria is ready to commence…

13 hours ago

This website uses cookies.