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A fire broke out on Wednesday evening at the popular phone village in Challenge Market, Ilorin, Kwara State, causing serious damage.
The fire started around 9:06pm and was believed to have been caused by a power surge.
The market has over 120 shops, 80 kiosks, and many stands. Reports said 10 kiosks were affected by the fire.
In a statement by the spokesman for the Kwara State Fire Service, Hassan Adekunle, on Thursday, said the fire mainly affected phone shops and repair centres.
