The Digest:
The Gombe Timber Market has been gutted by fire for the second time in a month, with the latest Monday night blaze reportedly caused by an electrical fault, destroying shops and goods worth millions of naira.
Key Points:
- The Gombe Timber Market has been hit by a second major fire in less than a month, on Monday night.
- The latest inferno, reportedly caused by an electrical fault, destroyed multiple shops and goods worth millions of naira.
- This follows a previous fire on November 17 that razed the market's scrap and metal section, destroying over 30 shops and ₦500 million in property.
- Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya described the incident as painful and a major setback for traders.
- The governor has directed the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to assess damage, investigate the cause, and provide urgent relief.
- He assured affected traders that the government stands with them and will take steps to mitigate losses and strengthen fire prevention.
- The market is a crucial commercial hub located in the Railway Station area of Gombe.
Sources: Daily Trust, Punch
