A midnight fire has destroyed over 50 shops and property worth N150 million at Yan Katako Market Rijiyar Lemu area of Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State.
Speaking to newsmen, the chairman of the market, Alhaji Mamuda Abdullahi, explained that the blaze started at about 1am today.
He pointed out that the fire destroyed over 50 shops containing plywood, foam, spray machine, chairs, and other carpentry tools.
The chairman said the cause of the incident had yet to be ascertained.
He, however, commended the Kano State Fire Service personnel for their prompt response.
He called on the state government and philanthropists to support them, as many traders have lost their means of livelihood.
When contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the State Fire Service, Saminu Abdullahi, confirmed the incident.
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