Gov. Ortom sympathizes with Makurdi market fire victims, donates N30m

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has visited the scene of the fire incident in Wadata Market, Makurdi LGA on January 2nd, 2019.

Gov. Ortom, donated a sum of N30 million to victims of a market fire accident that left goods worth millions destroyed.

He announced the donation on Wednesday after visiting the scene for an assessment.

He also directed that a detailed investigation is carried out to ascertain the cause of the fire.

The incident occurred at about 1:00 am on Wednesday in Wadata market located in Makurdi Local Government Area of the state.

(Credit: Channels television)