28th June, 2024
By Taiwo Okanlawon
President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolence to victims whose shops and goods got burnt in the Karu, Abuja market fire on Thursday.
The President conveyed his message in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale on Friday.
According to the statement, the president received the news of the fire which affected sections of the market “with deep sadness”.
On Thursday evening, a fire ripped through a swathe of the market, destroying property and other valuables.
The statement said, “President Tinubu extends his heartfelt sympathies to all the traders affected by this distressing incident, and assures them of his administration’s full support.”
The President urged caution and adherence to essential safety measures, to prevent fire outbreaks and other accidents.
