At about 04:50 hours on Monday morning, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) received distress call reporting a fire at the Trademore Estate, Lugbe.
The Agency immediately activated the Fire Service and Nigerian Police that responded promptly to the incident.
The fire, which primarily affected the food market section of the estate, has been brought under control, preventing it from spreading to nearby residential buildings.
Fortunately, no life was lost in the incident.
However, foodstuffs that can be estimated of huge value were lost to the incident.
The Head of NEMA Abuja Operation Office, Mr. Justin Owazuruonye led the rescue team to the location of the incident.
Director General NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar commended the rescue team members for their timely response.
The cause and extent of the fire is being investigated by the relevant authorities.
Further updates will be provided appropriately.
