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Fire At Katako Market In Jos, Shops Burnt, Many Injured by sheedy407(m): 10:50pm On Nov 13, 2013 |
Katako Market, Jos, after the fire. NAN PHOTO. Lawal said that most of those injured were visitors who volunteered to put out the fire. He said: “I was particularly happy that the volunteers were people who had no particular stake in the market. Their total commitment was just amazing.” The chairman appealed to PlateauState government to assist the traders, some of whom he said lost everything. “Many have lost everything they laboured for all their lives,” he added. Mr. Musa Ishaka, a victim, who described the incident as a “massive disaster,” called on the government to come to their assistance as they had no one else to turn to. Mrs. Juni Dabin, a represen-tative of the State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, who visited the scene, expressed shock over the massive destruction and prayed against a recurrence. She said that SEMA had assessed the damage and would send a report to the Plateau Government. She said: “We shall do everything within our powers to cushion the effect of the disaster.” Eyewitnesses’ accounts Another eyewitness blamed the fire on an electrical spark after power was restored around 9.30p.m. The witness said: “There was a spark from an electric pole after electricity supply was restored. It dropped on infla-mmable items on the ground, which ignited the fire adding. “Within seconds of the spark, the whole place was covered with smoke and then fire.” Another said it took the fire service and concerned mem-bers of the public several hours to bring the fire under control. The eyewitness said several residents, that were attracted by the siren of the fire service and the blazing fire, which lit up the night, rallied to contain the fire which was eventually brought under control at about midnight. Mahmud, a second hand clothing seller, told Vanguard: “Many residents came out to assist the fire people because the fire was spreading rapidly. They helped in getting more water. “The cooperation of the people helped to ensure that the fire did not spread to other parts of the market.” Many of the victims were seen going through the rubble of their shops, yesterday morning, and lamenting their losses. One of them, Yahaya Mohammad, said he lost several bags of maize and beans to the fire. He said he also lost money he had hoped to take to the bank. The Director of Fire Service in the state, Mr. Michael Dung, had in a recent interview with Vanguard, warned the people to be safety-conscious in view of increased incidents of fire during the harmattan. VanguardNG |
Re: Fire At Katako Market In Jos, Shops Burnt, Many Injured by ifyalways(f): 8:35am On Nov 14, 2013 |
Na every year this katako mkt dey burn. May God help us,it won't be easy on the affected traders. |
Re: Fire At Katako Market In Jos, Shops Burnt, Many Injured by sheedy407(m): 8:54am On Nov 14, 2013 |
E don 1st burn bfor? 1 Like |
Re: Fire At Katako Market In Jos, Shops Burnt, Many Injured by Nobody: 10:18am On Nov 14, 2013 |
Why do i see this as an Arson? |
Re: Fire At Katako Market In Jos, Shops Burnt, Many Injured by dridowu: 10:18am On Nov 14, 2013 |
olorun oba afi ofo ra emi |
Re: Fire At Katako Market In Jos, Shops Burnt, Many Injured by Nobody: 10:19am On Nov 14, 2013 |
Many of the victims were seen going through the rubble of their shops, yesterday morning, and lamenting their losses. This is why insurance is important. No serious businessman should own a shop and not insure it against fire and theft. Sorry for your losses. |
Re: Fire At Katako Market In Jos, Shops Burnt, Many Injured by donchi5050(m): 10:22am On Nov 14, 2013 |
FTC |
Re: Fire At Katako Market In Jos, Shops Burnt, Many Injured by SenatorTobijah(m): 10:23am On Nov 14, 2013 |
Too bad, pples means of feeding their families gone up in flames. Wish I could help |
Re: Fire At Katako Market In Jos, Shops Burnt, Many Injured by Nobody: 10:24am On Nov 14, 2013 |
Awww, that was our HQ for bend down select stuffs back in the days. 1 Like |
Re: Fire At Katako Market In Jos, Shops Burnt, Many Injured by championeh(m): 10:24am On Nov 14, 2013 |
Eeeyea, this was a great loss, this is a good reason why properties need to be insured. 1 Like |
Re: Fire At Katako Market In Jos, Shops Burnt, Many Injured by JustGuy(m): 10:27am On Nov 14, 2013 |
What a pity! God help them. |
Re: Fire At Katako Market In Jos, Shops Burnt, Many Injured by Lanspower(m): 10:28am On Nov 14, 2013 |
May God almighty save our country and people from dooms. 4th to do that thing, I'm getting there |
Re: Fire At Katako Market In Jos, Shops Burnt, Many Injured by Ayoakinkahunsi(m): 10:28am On Nov 14, 2013 |
Ooooooooooooooooooooooh! God |
Re: Fire At Katako Market In Jos, Shops Burnt, Many Injured by Stunner1(f): 10:29am On Nov 14, 2013 |
HNosegbe: True but dey dont listen....So sad |
Re: Fire At Katako Market In Jos, Shops Burnt, Many Injured by Presbulg(m): 10:29am On Nov 14, 2013 |
Chineeeeekeeeee |
Re: Fire At Katako Market In Jos, Shops Burnt, Many Injured by Stunner1(f): 10:32am On Nov 14, 2013 |
Lanspower: May God almighty save our country and people from dooms. 4th to do that thing, I'm getting there True dat... More lyk 11th tho |
Re: Fire At Katako Market In Jos, Shops Burnt, Many Injured by Nobody: 10:34am On Nov 14, 2013 |
they're cocked |
Re: Fire At Katako Market In Jos, Shops Burnt, Many Injured by Temismith(f): 10:38am On Nov 14, 2013 |
Haaaaaaaaa |
Re: Fire At Katako Market In Jos, Shops Burnt, Many Injured by gothrones(m): 10:39am On Nov 14, 2013 |
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Re: Fire At Katako Market In Jos, Shops Burnt, Many Injured by MyNose: 10:40am On Nov 14, 2013 |
mollytinrox: Awww, that was our HQ for bend down select stuffs back in the days./// Are you a JOSITE? |
Re: Fire At Katako Market In Jos, Shops Burnt, Many Injured by Arysexy(m): 10:44am On Nov 14, 2013 |
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Re: Fire At Katako Market In Jos, Shops Burnt, Many Injured by Pretyangel25(f): 10:45am On Nov 14, 2013 |
Chaii!! What a pity |
Re: Fire At Katako Market In Jos, Shops Burnt, Many Injured by godwinony(m): 10:45am On Nov 14, 2013 |
Oturugbeke! |
Re: Fire At Katako Market In Jos, Shops Burnt, Many Injured by akereconfi: 10:50am On Nov 14, 2013 |
confusing title 2 Likes |
Re: Fire At Katako Market In Jos, Shops Burnt, Many Injured by SweetSoup(m): 10:51am On Nov 14, 2013 |
donchi5050: FTCGo use am collect monie for bank.. |
Re: Fire At Katako Market In Jos, Shops Burnt, Many Injured by Controversy: 10:53am On Nov 14, 2013 |
Very unfortunate especially in critical time we are into |
Re: Fire At Katako Market In Jos, Shops Burnt, Many Injured by Saraben(f): 10:57am On Nov 14, 2013 |
hmmm so bad |
Re: Fire At Katako Market In Jos, Shops Burnt, Many Injured by sammyyoung2(m): 10:58am On Nov 14, 2013 |
na mistake be dis Topic different from Story...........Nairaland is going GAGA |
Re: Fire At Katako Market In Jos, Shops Burnt, Many Injured by steffans(m): 10:58am On Nov 14, 2013 |
ifyalways: Na every year this katako mkt dey burn. May God help us,it won't be easy on the affected traders. where are ur facts..about d MKT bin burnt every year.... nawa 4 u ooo |
Re: Fire At Katako Market In Jos, Shops Burnt, Many Injured by baybiemee: 10:58am On Nov 14, 2013 |
What type of topic is this? 1 Like |
Re: Fire At Katako Market In Jos, Shops Burnt, Many Injured by Godson201333(m): 11:00am On Nov 14, 2013 |
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Re: Fire At Katako Market In Jos, Shops Burnt, Many Injured by IleIfe2(m): 11:03am On Nov 14, 2013 |
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