Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - An early morning fire outbreak has destroyed parts of the popular Jos Terminus Market in Plateau State, on Wednesday.
The inferno, which caught many traders unaware, raged
through the night, reducing hundreds of stalls and goods to ashes.
According to an anonymous witness, the fire started from a
section of the market known for second-hand clothes, before rapidly spreading
to other parts.
However, the exact cause of the fire remains unknown at the
time of filing this report.
The firefighters arrived at the scene shortly after the
blaze began but faced difficulties in containing the situation.
As of the time of filing this report, distraught traders and
business owners were seen wailing at the scene, watching helplessly as their
investments went up in flames.
Some of the victims lamented that they had stocked their
shops with fresh goods only to lose everything overnight.
Meanwhile, security agencies were also deployed to the area
to control the growing crowd and prevent looting, as emotions ran high among
the affected traders and sympathizers.
Authorities are yet to issue an official statement regarding
the fire incident but the Plateau State government is expected to launch an
investigation into the cause of the fire.
Meanwhile, affected traders are calling for urgent support
and relief to cushion the impact of their losses.
Aminu Bala who was in tears, said, “We need government
intervention urgently”.
Another victim who simply gave his name as Adamu, said, “I
am finished”.
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