News Agency of Nigeria, however, learnt that the deceased, identified simply as G.O.D and Chairman of Zone 11 in the market, did not die in the inferno. He was said to have slumped in the market “after seeing that his five shops were completely destroyed by the fire.”He was reportedly rushed to a private hospital in the area but eventually died. READ ALSO: FAAN, BA disagree over flight diversion to AccraIt was gathered that the fire, which destroyed goods valued at millions of naira, started about 1:30 am. Okadigbo, an Assistant Superintendent, said nobody died in the fire because it occurred when traders had all retired to their homes. He said, “No life was lost in the fire, but the chairman of Zone 11, one Mr G.O.D, slumped after seeing his five shops razed down by the fire.

Source: Punch January 11, 2020 19:28 UTC