by Nkechi Eze
At approximately 04:50 in the early hours of the 2nd day of December, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) received distress call reporting a fire at the Trademore Estate, Lugbe.
The Agency immediately activated the Fire Service and Nigerian Police that responded promptly to the incident.
The fire, mainly confined to the food market section of the estate, was swiftly contained, preventing it from spreading to nearby homes. Thankfully, there were no casualties, although significant losses were reported, with substantial quantities of foodstuffs destroyed.
The Head of NEMA Abuja Operation Office Mr Justin Owazuruonye led the rescue team to location of the incident.
Director General NEMA Mrs Zubaida Umar commended the rescue team members for their timely response to the incident.
An investigation into the cause and extent of the fire is currently underway by the relevant authorities.
Further updates will be provided appropriately.
