Fire devastates Anambra plumbing market, traders suffer heavy losses
Traders and property owners at the Plumbing Materials Section of the Head Bridge Market in Onitsha are reeling from significant losses after a midnight fire destroyed goods worth millions. Firefighters from Anambra and Delta states battled the blaze, which left many traders distraught and counting the cost of decades of work lost. Ikioye Orutugu, Anambra State Commissioner of Police, visited the scene and ordered an investigation into the incident. The cause of the fire remains undetermined, though some traders suspect excessive heat may be to blame.
What happened
- The fire broke out around midnight, gutting the Plumbing Materials Section near the Ogbo-Ogwu Medicine Market.
- Firefighters from Anambra and Delta states responded, preventing further spread but not before significant losses occurred.
- Ikioye Orutugu visited the site, expressing sympathy and assuring traders of police support and a thorough investigation.
- Some traders, including Chris Okorie, Ijeoma, and Uche, described the devastation and the emotional toll on the business community.
- The Anambra State Fire Service confirmed the incident, noting the cause is still unknown and that damping operations continued as of Sunday.
