Gombe Timber and Scrap Markets Suffer N1.1bn Fire Damage, Urgent Government Assistance Needed

A fire incident in Gombe destroyed property worth N1.1 billion in the timber and scrap markets, with the latest fire occurring at the Kasuwan Katako timber market. The Chairman of the Timber Sellers Association, Mr. Moham Ahmadu, appealed for state and federal government assistance to support affected traders.

The Deputy Governor, Manasseh Jatau, expressed sympathy for the victims and assured that the government would assess the damage and provide necessary support. The ongoing investigation suspects an electrical fault as the cause of the fire.