Over 600 shops have been reportedly consumed by fire which caused injuries to some traders who were making efforts to rescue their wares at the Kastina-Ala main market in Benue State.
Witnesses say the fire destroyed goods worth billions of naira.
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A very desperate call for help late Tuesday night seemed to have fallen on deaf ears as the fire rages far beyond control razing hundreds of shops at the Kastina – Ala main market.
Beyond investigations to ascertain the actual cause of the fire, there is still the urgent need for some support from relevant authorities to cushion the effect.
Editor: Ena Agbanoma
