Several shops and goods worth millions of naira have been destroyed following a devastating fire outbreak at the popular Cyclists Park in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State.
Despite the scale of the destruction, no lives were lost in the incident, bringing relief to residents and traders who feared the worst after the inferno engulfed the busy commercial area.
The Executive Chairman of Obudu Local Government Area, Hon. Peter Akonfe Undiandeye, represented by the Secretary of Council, Emmanuel Aben, and the Special Adviser on Revenue, Samson Adung, visited the scene shortly after the incident to assess the damage and sympathize with affected traders.
Describing the fire as heartbreaking, the council chairman noted that many victims relied entirely on their businesses for survival, adding that the losses would have a significant impact on their livelihoods. Preliminary assessments indicate that several shops and merchandise worth millions of naira were completely destroyed, although authorities are still determining the full extent of the damage.
One of the affected traders, who lost her shop in the blaze, lamented that years of hard work and investment were wiped out within a short time, saying she could not salvage any of her property before the fire consumed everything.
The chairman commended residents and emergency responders for their swift intervention, which prevented the fire from spreading to nearby buildings and businesses. He also expressed gratitude that the incident did not claim any lives.
Undiandeye assured victims that the local government would engage relevant emergency agencies, including the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), to explore possible relief and support for those affected.
He further urged traders and business owners across the local government to observe basic fire safety measures to reduce the risk of future disasters, especially as Obudu continues to recover from recent flooding and windstorm incidents that have also affected several communities.
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