A fire has destroyed shops and goods at the Jabi Building Materials Market in Abuja, leaving traders facing losses estimated at millions of naira.

The blaze reportedly started at about 03:00 local time on Sunday at the market, which is located opposite Chida Hotel in the Jabi district of the Federal Capital Territory.

An eyewitness told the Nigerian Television Authority that traders and residents rushed to the market after receiving an emergency call about the fire.

He said his brother-in-law owned two shops and a storage facility at the affected plaza. One shop was saved, while the second shop and the storage facility were destroyed.

According to the witness, roofing materials valued at more than ₦20 million were lost. Some of the goods had reportedly been restocked shortly before the fire broke out.

No deaths were reported, although the full extent of the damage to other businesses at the market had not been determined at the time of publication.

The cause of the fire also remains unknown, and emergency authorities have yet to release an official assessment of the incident.

The latest outbreak is expected to renew concerns about fire-prevention measures, emergency access and insurance protection in Nigeria’s major commercial markets.

Investigations are expected to establish how the fire started and determine the total value of the property destroyed.

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A fire outbreak in the early hours of Thursday gutted parts of the popular Bode Market in Ibadan South West Local Government Area of Oyo State, destroying several shops and goods worth millions of naira.

The cause of the inferno had yet to be determined as of the time of filing this report, while the Oyo State Fire Service had not issued an official statement on the incident.

An eyewitness, who identified herself simply as Serifat, said the fire caused extensive destruction, leaving many traders counting their losses.

“The blaze caused extensive damage, leaving many traders counting their losses. We have not known the cause of this fire incident,” she said.

Firefighters were reportedly deployed to the scene shortly after the outbreak and succeeded in bringing the fire under control, preventing it from spreading to other parts of the market.

Bode Market is one of the largest commercial markets in Ibadan and serves as a major trading hub for herbs, animal skins and other traditional products. The market attracts traders from across the South-West and other parts of Nigeria.

Authorities are expected to investigate the cause of the fire, while an assessment of the extent of the damage is ongoing.

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A severe fire outbreak has engulfed a building on Biola Street in the Alapere area of Ketu, Lagos State, triggering widespread panic among residents and business operators in the neighborhood. The emergency incident occurred on Friday evening, drawing immediate attention from surrounding communities as the flames began spreading through the property. As of the time of reporting, the primary cause of the inferno and the exact financial value of the property destroyed remain unverified.

Following the initial distress calls, emergency teams from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service arrived at the scene to manage the situation. The responding firefighters actively engaged the blaze, deploying critical equipment to suppress the flames and prevent the fire from compromising adjacent residential structures. Local authorities have launched preliminary monitoring efforts to ensure public safety while containment operations continue at the site.

The incident highlights the ongoing challenges regarding metropolitan emergency response times and fire safety infrastructure within densely populated residential areas. State emergency management officials have continuously urged property owners to install functional fire warning systems and maintain clear access routes for response vehicles. Emergency personnel remained on the ground to manage the perimeter and ensure that safety conditions were completely restored to the affected street.

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A late-night fire outbreak on Thursday destroyed several shops, offices and other properties along Murtala Mohammed Way in Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State.

The incident occurred near First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and reportedly started from a salvage yard popularly known as the Takumbo Market before spreading to nearby commercial structures.

The Kano State Fire Service confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Friday by its Public Relations Officer, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi.

According to the statement, the Fire Service received a distress call at about 10:54 p.m. from one of its personnel, HFS Ibrahim Sabo, who alerted authorities to the outbreak.

Firefighters from the Service Headquarters and other metropolitan fire stations were immediately deployed to the scene to contain the blaze and prevent further destruction.

Upon arrival, emergency responders discovered that a one-storey building and an adjoining commercial area measuring approximately 300 by 200 feet had already been engulfed by flames.

Preliminary investigations indicated that the fire originated from the Takumbo Market salvage yard, where a significant quantity of goods and property was destroyed before the flames spread to neighbouring buildings.

The fire severely affected the upper floor of the Kanawa Building, destroying two offices, two parlours, two toilets and a kitchen.

Two stores located on the ground floor of TUSRAYS Nigeria Limited were also damaged during the incident.

The Fire Service attributed the cause of the inferno to an electrical spark.

Director of the Kano State Fire Service, Alhaji Sani Anas, urged residents and business owners to adopt preventive safety measures to reduce the risk of fire disasters.

He advised property owners to ensure proper maintenance of electrical installations and strict compliance with safety standards.

Anas also appealed to members of the public to promptly report fire incidents to the nearest fire station to enable rapid emergency response.

“Early reporting helps to minimise damage and save lives and property,” he said.

No casualty was recorded in the incident as of the time of filing this report.

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A fire outbreak on Monday morning gutted a section of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation at the Federal Secretariat complex in Abuja.

The incident triggered panic among workers and visitors at the government complex as thick smoke was seen rising from the affected part of the building.

Eyewitnesses said the fire was first noticed at about 8:20 a.m., prompting an immediate alert to emergency responders.

Videos circulating on social media showed plumes of black smoke billowing from Section C of the building, where the incident reportedly occurred.

Emergency response underway

Firefighters were quickly deployed to the scene and are currently battling to bring the blaze under control.

Officials at the scene said efforts were focused on preventing the fire from spreading to other parts of the building within the Federal Secretariat complex.

Although the exact cause of the fire had not been officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report, early indications suggest it may have been triggered by a power surge.

Authorities have yet to release a full assessment of the damage caused by the incident.

Panic among workers

Workers within the complex were seen evacuating affected sections of the building shortly after the fire started.

Some staff members gathered outside the premises while emergency personnel coordinated response efforts.

The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation is a key administrative arm of the federal government responsible for managing the country’s civil service workforce.

More details about the cause of the fire and the extent of damage are expected to emerge as investigations continue.

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A fire broke out in the early hours of Thursday at the Jabi Lake Mall in Abuja, damaging a section of the popular shopping complex.

According to eyewitnesses, the blaze began around 3 a.m., affecting only the Adidas Sports outlet within the mall. The cause of the incident had not been determined as of the time of filing this report.

Firefighters from the Federal Fire Service, the Berger Fire Department, and the FCT Fire Service were swiftly mobilized to the scene, alongside police officers who helped secure the premises.

A resident of Jabi, identified as Saliu, confirmed that the fire was contained before it could spread to other sections of the mall. “The fire started around 3 a.m. this morning. Thankfully, no life was lost and no injuries were recorded,” he said.

The Federal Capital Territory Police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, also confirmed the incident, noting that officers were deployed immediately after receiving a distress call.

“We got a call around 3:40 a.m. and dispatched our men to the scene to maintain order and prevent any possible looting,” Adeh stated.

This incident comes shortly after another fire outbreak at the Old Karu Market in Abuja, where goods worth millions of naira were destroyed before firefighters managed to bring the flames under control.

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