Fire guts Sokoto market, destroys grains worth millions
A Saturday morning fire devastated the popular Sokoto’s Kara Grains Market, destroying grains and properties worth millions of naira.
The inferno, which occurred at the market, destroyed over 50 grinding shops, with many nearby houses also affected.
Although the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, the incident has caused significant financial losses to those affected, with damages estimated to exceed N50 million.
The fire destroyed food items, including rice, millet, beans, and sacks of other goods stored for business purposes.
Among the victims was Glory Matthew Abba, a shop owner who lost his grinding engine, valued at N1.8 million.
Another victim, Aliyu Achida, lost his house and food crops, including rice, millet, and beans, amounting to a total loss of approximately N3 million.
The Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency and the National Emergency Management Agency responded to the disaster by conducting a joint assessment of the affected area.
Officials visited the damaged parts of Kara Market to evaluate the situation and reassured the victims of their commitment to providing support in the aftermath of the fire.
SEMA’s Director of Relief, Mustapha Umar, said, “Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing, and authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and report any signs of fire hazards around them.”
