- Despite the extensive damage, no casualties or injuries were reported
- “The fire broke out around 3 a.m. and rapidly engulfed shops, mini containers, and restaurants
- Danbayo described the coordinated response of all parties involved as commendable
A major fire swept through New Mile 3 along the Gombe–Yola Road in Gombe State in the early hours of Saturday, destroying shops, roadside containers, and restaurant outlets.
The blaze, which started around 3 a.m., quickly spread across the commercial area, leaving properties and goods worth millions of naira in ruins, Eko Hot Blog reports.
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Preliminary assessments indicated that over 80 per cent of the affected businesses were destroyed.
Despite the extensive damage, no casualties or injuries were reported.
Confirming the incident, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Security Matters and Intergovernmental Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Danbayo, credited the prompt response of security and emergency agencies for preventing a far worse disaster.
“The fire broke out around 3 a.m. and rapidly engulfed shops, mini containers, and restaurants. We thank Almighty God that no lives were lost and no injuries recorded despite the magnitude of the incident,” Danbayo said.
He commended the police and security personnel for maintaining law and order during the emergency. “The professionalism of the DPO Tumfure Division, Pantami Division, and Operation Hattara ensured effective crowd control and prevented the fire from spreading further,” he added.
The official also praised firefighting and emergency teams, including the Federal Fire Service, Gombe State University Fire Service, and the Union of Tank Truck Water Sellers, for their tireless efforts.
“Their prompt intervention, including continuous water supply, was crucial in preventing the fire from reaching nearby fuel stations, which could have caused a catastrophic explosion,” he said.
Community leaders, led by Alhaji Auwal Abdulkadir, Chairman of Mile 3, also contributed significantly to managing the situation and safeguarding the surrounding areas.
Danbayo described the coordinated response of all parties involved as commendable, emphasizing that it showcased Gombe State’s commitment to public safety and efficient emergency management.
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