fire outbreak

Happening now: Abuja’s popular Karu market on fire

Reporting reaching Blueprint indicates that a popular Karu market in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital is currently on fire.

This was disclosed by a veteran journalist, Mr. Ezeocha Nze, via a WhatsApp group on Thursday night.

Karu, a suburb of Abuja is located within Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Mr. Nze, an witness said Fire Service personnel have already arrived with their equipment but are having hectic time trying to quench the thick inferno.

Authorities are yet to speak on the incident as at the time of filling this report.