Fire Gut Two Shops in Onitsha Market

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Reports say a fire outbreak has razed two blocks of shops at the Kano Street section of the Main Market in Onitsha, Anambra State.

Confirming the incident, the Public Relations Officer of the State Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, assured that the situation was under control, noting that goods worth millions of naira has been affected.

Ikenga revealed that preliminary information showed that the cause of the fire was as a result of electrical upsurge from a cosmetics store in the storey building.

The police spokesman advised the public to always turn off their appliances before leaving their homes or offices.

Written by: Helen Obih

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