Traders at the Gwagwalada Main Market in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have been counting their losses after a fire swept through parts of the facility on Saturday evening, destroying properties and goods.
The fire reportedly started around 7pm on November 14, 2026, with eyewitnesses confirming that the blaze affected traders and their businesses.
Firefighters were deployed to the market to contain the inferno, while security personnel cordoned off the affected area to control movement and support emergency operations.
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The cause of the outbreak remains unknown, as authorities have yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
The extent of the damage and the number of shops and businesses affected were also yet to be established as of the time of filing this report.
There were equally no confirmed reports of casualties, although concerns grew among traders over possible losses from the incident.
Two eyewitnesses reportedly spoke about the outbreak, but further details of their accounts were not provided.
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