Following Thursday night fire incident that engulfed the Maiduguri GSM Market, Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has ordered for an investigation into the incident.
Zulum gave the order in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Public Relations and Strategy, Isa Gusau in Maiduguri on Friday.
According to the statement, Zulum directed the Chief of Staff, Government House, Babagana Wakil, to investigate the cause, assess the damage and submit its report within 24 hours.
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“The governor directed the Chief of Staff, Government House and five commissioners to assess the fire incident and report back today.
“The commissioners whose ministries relate to commerce, home affairs, poverty alleviation and jobs creation are to assess the damage, interact with respondents, victims and other relevant persons in order to generate immediate report required by the governor.
“The governor intends to study the report and take actions deemed necessary,” the statement said.
Recall that the fire, which started around 8:00 pm lasted for several hours was eventually put out by firefighters, security personnel and members of the community.
The market popularly called Kasuwar Jagol is located at Post Office area of the metropolis, providing business spaces to thousands of traders and artisans in the area.
The Public Relations Officer of the Borno Fire Service, Ambursa Pindar while confirming the incident had said that the service deployed five firefighting vehicles to the scene of the fire.
Pindar also said that the service would conduct an assessment to ascertain the extent of the damage.
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