The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, says it has responded to a distress call reporting a fire at the Trademore Estate, Lugbe.
In a statement on Monday, the NEMA’s head of media, Ezekiel Manzo, said the agency immediately activated the fire service and Nigerian police that responded promptly to the incident.
According to the statement, the fire, which primarily affected the food market section of the estate, has been brought under control, preventing it from spreading to nearby residential buildings.
“Fortunately, no life was lost in the incident. However, foodstuffs that can be estimated of huge value were lost to the incident.
“The Head of NEMA Abuja Operation Office, Justin Owazuruonye, led the rescue team to location of the incident.
“Director General NEMA, Zubaida Umar, commended the rescue team members for their timely response to the incident.
“The cause and extent of the fire is being investigated the relevant authorities,” the statement added.
