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Over twenty shops were on Monday gutted by fire in Ogige Main Market, Nsukka, Enugu State.
The fire incident, which occurred around 12:30 pm, led to the destruction of goods and property worth millions of naira in the Phone Villa section of the market.
Confirming the incident to newsmen, chairperson of the market, NgoziOzioko, said she got series of distress call from traders about the fire incident and immediately called the Enugu State Fire Service, which according to her responded in time to save the day.
Ozioko added that the source of the fire is yet to be ascertained, as the market and shops were under lock and key, stressing that a committee would be set up to investigate the incident.
