The unfortunate occurrence of a fire at the well-known Monday Market Maiduguri was reported on February 26, 2023. The Police in Borno command mobilized its men to the scene as soon as it learned about the incident in order to prevent looting and the collapse of law and order. Firefighters engaged in putting out the inferno for more than 8 hours before it was completely contained.
50 suspects were apprehended during the investigation into the cause of the inferno, along with their looted property, according to ASP Sani Kamilu, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Borno State Command. They are currently in police custody, are the subject of numerous investigations, and will eventually face charges in court. Likewise, a 20-year-old man from Gwange Layin Tanki named Sadiq Ibrahim “m” was detained in association with the burning and destruction of a civilian JTF Hilux with the body registration number 001 that was located in Sector 3.
Properties worth billions of naira were destroyed by the blaze, whose origin is still unknown. However, nobody died. It is also significant to note that the fire has damaged the market police outpost and has touched the First Bank and Polaris Bank Domiciled branches inside the market only partly. Those who may have been impacted by the inferno are hereby urged by the command to come and claim their possessions.
The Borno State Police Command expresses its sympathies to the State Government, the Borno Shehu, and all other market participants who were adversely impacted by the incidents. The command is also urging them to practice patience and maintain their composure as other relevant agencies, including the North East Development Commission, State governments, and the Federal government, are making every effort to help them.