WARRI FIRE: Traders Beg Gov Okowa.

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Following fresh inferno that engulfed the Ogbe-Ijoh Market, Warri,at about 11:30pm Friday June 15, leaving no fewer than 100 shops razed down,traders at the market  have called on the state  government  to intervain in the  situation 

The traders who were yet to recover from the loss of a previous fire outbreak seven months ago in the market,wondered  why fire incidents continue  to occur in the  market inspite of efforts to  to arrest the  Situation.
Warri South Council Boss, Hon. Tidi in a message through his vice, Mrs. Iniovosa, assured the traders that everything will be done to put a stop to the recurring inferno, noting that his administration will work with the relevant government agencies to provide the needed security and safety measures around the market.                 
As at the time of this report, the cause of the fire could not be ascertained.

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