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Gboko market razed down by fire (Photos)

The main market in Gboko local government area of Benue state in the early hours of Monday October 1st, 2018 was reportedly engulfed in massive flames.

Residents and business owners in the area have described the incident as catastrophic.

An eye witness took to his social media page to say “1st October. Gboko market on fire.
Residents of Gboko have awoken to this disaster. He said.

As at the time of filing this report, the cause of the fire outbreak was yet to be ascertained.

Below are pictures from the scene…

Ben Idah

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