Goods worth millions of Naira were destroyed in an early morning fire outbreak at the popular Otukpo market in Benue state.
Allnews learned that the cause of the early morning inferno which began at about 4 am on Monday morning was uncertain.
Confirming the incident, the Chairman of Otukpo LGA, Hon. George Alli said “the fire started at about 4 am but was put out by the fire service.
“Unlike before where the damage would be massive, we were able to put it out as the effect was not that massive.
“Our team is on the ground taking a census of the level of damages and I am sure before 12noon we would be able to know the number of shops and good affected,” he said.
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