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. Yola market fire 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.
