In the last three months of 2025 alone, fires have ravaged six markets, leaving behind significant property destructions and raising urgent concerns about fire safety.
The recurring fires caused damage to businesses and disrupted the livelihoods of thousands of traders.
These incidents underscore the pressing need for swift implementation of robust preventive measures.
In January alone, about five markets were engulfed by fire, causing huge destruction to properties, goods, and services in some parts of the country.
