A big market in Yola, Adamawa state, the “Old Market,” as it is popularly called is currently engulfed by fire.
Eye-witness account say the fire which is currently burning the market situated at Jimeta area of the Adamawa state capital started around 7 p.m when shop owners had all gone home.
However, the source said the Adamawa fire service is currently battling to put the fire out.
It also said a large crowd has gathered at the scene but the security operatives have barred them from entering the scene for fear of the crowd loot the traders’ goods.
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