Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has announced a relief package of #1 billion naira for victims of Maiduguri Monday Market fire incident.
Governor Zulum announced the support in a broadcast after visiting the market.
He said the support was to provide urgent assistance to victims pending assessment of the damage caused by the incident. The governor also announced the setting up of a committee that would include representatives of the victims, to speedily assess the damages and compile comprehensive list of those affected and their loses. An early morning fire had largely burnt down the Maiduguri Monday Market, razing goods and property worth millions today.