Fire engulfs Yola town main market

<p>Some sections of the main market in Yola town have been destroyed by fire.</p>, <p>DAILY POST gathered Tuesday morning that the market went up in flames late Monday night while residents were in their houses.</p>, <p>Multiple sources said many shops were affected and goods worth millions of Naira lost to the fire.</p>, <p>A resident, who lives close to the market, said a quick response from firefighters saved the market from total destruction.</p>, <p>The source, who was not definite about the cause of the fire, said the market was prone to yearly fire outbreaks.</p>, <p>The State fire service was yet to speak on the situation, but the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, said it had been brought under control.</p>, <p>He stated that immediately the State Police Command received report of the fire outbreak, the Commissioner of Police, CP Afolabi Babatola, deployed more men to prevent miscreants from looting.</p>, <p>“With the support of fire fighters, the situation was brought under control.</p>, <p>“Investigation has since begun to ascertain the cause of the fire for possible action,” Nguroje stated.</p>