A devastating fire, in the early hours of Monday, razed the only market in Trademore Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, leaving residents in shock and confusion.
The inferno, which reportedly started around 3.30am shortly after the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company restored power, engulfed the market before emergency services could respond, reports Channels TV.
While the exact cause of the fire remains unknown, eyewitnesses suspect it may be linked to electrical issues.
According to Vanguard, Joe, a resident of the estate who was among the first to notice the blaze, described the scene as tense and chaotic.