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Nigerians react as fire guts Amu timber market in Mushin, Lagos

By Muhammad A. Aliyu

Nigerians are reacting to the fire incident at Amu timber market in Mushin, Lagos State.

Okay.ng reports that the fire also gutted several buildings close to the market.

No casualties have been reported at the fire that started around 1 am on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020.

Here are some reactions from Twitter as Mushin is currently trending in Nigeria:

https://twitter.com/wittygem1/status/1220932016184680448?s=21

https://twitter.com/akmonabiodun/status/1220934237093797888?s=21

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