Goods worth millions of naira destroyed as fire razes Abuja building materials market

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: August 30, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Goods worth millions of naira destroyed as fire razes Abuja building materials market

A fire outbreak at Eda Plaza, a building materials market in Abuja, destroyed shops and goods worth millions of naira. The incident occurred in the Subway area, but details regarding the cause of the fire have not yet been disclosed. Local authorities are assessing the damage caused by this disaster.

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