Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - A fire outbreak that ravaged the ‘yan Katako Market located near the railway station in Gombe city on Monday has caused severe losses to traders.
This is the second outbreak recorded at the market in 2025,
raising concern among traders.
A statement issued on Monday, December 15, 2025, by the
Director-General of Media to the Gombe state Governor, Ismaila Uba Misilli,
confirmed the development.
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya conveyed his sympathies to
traders and expressed concern about their loss of shops or items that were
destroyed.
SEMA and other relevant agencies were directed by the
governor to promptly investigate the cause of the fire and provide support to
those affected.
According to the statement, firefighters from the Gombe
State Fire Service responded quickly, with support from volunteers from Gombe
State University, the Federal Fire Service, the Red Cross, security agencies
and members of the public.
The governor also expressed concern over an accident
involving one of the fire service trucks during the rescue operation and prayed
for the quick recovery of those injured.
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