Breaking: Fire Guts Popular Market in Lagos

Several properties have been destroyed by fire, in an early hours inferno on Tuesday, in Somolu Market area of Lagos State.

The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained as at the time of filing this report.  Many residents scampered to safety for dear lives.

Miscreants have seized the opportunity to loot some of the shops.

Residents have called on men of the Lagos State Police, the state Fire Service and Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA to come to their rescue.