By Miriam Humbe
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) swiftly responded to the explosion incident that occurred at a popular market in Talata Mafara, Zamfara State, on Tuesday.
Following the incident, NEMA’s Director General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar activated NEMA’s Sokoto Operations Office that deployed a rescue team to respond to the situation.
Preliminary reports indicated that the explosion resulted in the immediate loss of three lives and injured around 50 individuals.
The explosion triggered a subsequent fire that destroyed numerous shops and market stalls.
Among the injured, 46 people have been admitted to Usman Dan Fodio University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto where they are receiving treatment in various departments, including orthopedics, surgery, the ICU burn unit, and ENT.
NEMA is collaborating with the Zamfara State Emergency Management Agency and other relevant authorities to provide essential assistance to those affected.
