Several Shops, Goods and Valuables Destroyed as Firefighters Battle Blaze
A section of the Sokoto Central Market was gutted by fire on Sunday night, destroying several shops, goods and other valuables.
The fire reportedly started at about 8:30 p.m., with firefighters battling to contain the blaze as residents joined efforts to put it out and salvage goods from the affected shops.
The cause of the fire remains unknown, while no official statement has been issued by the authorities.
The fire was still burning as of the time of filing this report.