Adamawa state Governor, Ahmadu Umar Fintiri has expressed sympathy to traders affected by the fire that gutted Dumne grain market in Song local government area of the state.
The governor represented by his Deputy, Professor Kaletapwa George Farauta, described the incident as devastating not only to the 60 affected traders of the ‘Kasuwan Dadi’ grain market mostly women, but also to the wider economic fabrics of the state.
More than 60 open shops were said to have been destroyed to the inferno which causes could not be ascertained as at the time of this report, destroyed several open shops and merchandise worth millions of naira to the affected traders who deal in grains and cooking condiments
Addressing the affected traders during her assessment visit, Wednesday Farauta urged them take solace over whatever they lost to the inferno.
She thanked God for no life was lost, equally cautioned resident from careless and indiscriminate burning of refuses and bushes, especially as the hamattan set in.
“We came to commisurates with traders who lost their merchandise and pray that the fire doesn’t happen again.
“The fact that no live was lost, we are greatful to God.
“Whatever loss incurred, God will replace them.
“We are in dry season and hamattan season, fire can catch easily, people should be careful, when they set fire or throw away stick of cigarettes.
“Traders shoud ensure at the end of the business of the day, fire are properly put off” the deputy governor cautioned.
The deputy governor prayed God to avert future reoccurrence
even as she wished them happy and prosperous new year.
Earlier, Chairman Song local government, Idris Yahaya appreciated the delegation for the visit
Receiving the delegation the Gubo Yungur, His Royal Majesty, John Dio Matalo thanked the high powered government delegation for identifying with them during trial moment.
The Monarch said the causes of the fire is still being investigated
Racheal Christopher, one of the victim said she lost her means of livelihoods to the fire including her bags of grains and cooking condiments she used to sale at the market.
Cabinet members, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Barrister Awwal D Tukur, Chief of Staff Government House, Yola Dr Edgar Amos Sunday, Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, and State Commandant Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp, Idris Bande among others made up the list of the entourage.
By Hussaini Hammangabdo Press Secretary
