Fire at Sokoto Central Market in Nigeria destroys 180 shops and motorcycles, second incident in 2021.

A fire broke out at the Sokoto Central Market in Nigeria, destroying over 180 shops and several motorcycles in the motorcycle section. The fire originated from a refuse site within the market and took hours to extinguish by federal and state fire services. This is the second such incident at the market in 2021, causing significant damage. The market chairman, Shehu Mohammad, has called for government assistance for those affected by the recent fire.

March 18, 2024
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