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A fire outbreak that ravaged the ‘yan Katako Market located near the railway station in Gombe city on Monday has caused severe losses to traders.
This is the second outbreak recorded at the market in 2025, raising concern among traders.
A statement issued on Monday, December 15, 2025, by the Director-General of Media to the Gombe state Governor, Ismaila Uba Misilli, confirmed the development.
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya conveyed his sympathies to traders and expressed concern about their loss of shops or items that were destroyed.
SEMA and other relevant agencies were directed by the governor to promptly investigate the cause of the fire and provide support to those affected.
According to the statement, firefighters from the Gombe State Fire Service responded quickly, with support from volunteers from Gombe State University, the Federal Fire Service, the Red Cross, security agencies and members of the public.
The governor also expressed concern over an accident involving one of the fire service trucks during the rescue operation and prayed for the quick recovery of those injured.
However, the statement did not reveal an estimate of the loss recorded in the outbreak.
