President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of a 65-year-old security guard and traders’ loss of personal property and means of livelihood following the fire outbreak at the Akere spare parts market in Apapa Ajegunle area of Lagos State.
The president said he sympathised with the traders at the market and their families, “who bear the brunt of this unfortunate incident and are at crossroads of what to do after this temporary setback.”
The president equally expressed concern that a similar fire incident occurred at the popular Balogun market a few weeks ago.
He called on relevant authorities to take precautions to stem the tide.
While the full extent and cause of the damage is being assessed, Buhari commended the Lagos State Fire Service for responding to the incident, salvaging a nearby filling station with a 33,000 litres PMS tanker, amongst other adjoining buildings.
