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Not fewer than three shops have been destroyed by an inferno following a transformer explosion at the entrance of Aliade Main Market in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State.
The incident occurred on Friday morning when the electricity transformer suddenly blew up, triggering a fire outbreak that quickly spread to nearby shops, razing every available item within reach.
Eyewitnesses said the explosion was followed by thick smoke and flames, forcing traders and passers-by to flee for safety as the fire intensified.
Efforts were reportedly made by residents and shop owners to contain the blaze and stop it from spreading to other businesses around the market.
Three shops were affected in the incident, including two provision stores and a phone charging unit.
The charging unit shop, owned by Mr Nicodemus Anula, was completely burnt in the fire, alongside goods and equipment inside the affected shops.
Although the fire caused significant damage to property, there has been no reported case of casualties.
Traders and residents have expressed concern over the proximity of the transformer to commercial stalls.
They called on relevant authorities and electricity distribution companies to urgently inspect power installations in the market to prevent a recurrence of such incidents.
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