Fire Destroys Stalls at Jos Terminus Market, No Injuries

A fire broke out at the bustling Jos Terminus Market in Plateau State, Nigeria, shortly before 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026, destroying several temporary stalls and lockup shops before emergency responders contained the blaze. The incident occurred in the Jos North Local Government Area, a major trading hub, but no fatalities or serious injuries were reported.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed that the fire was limited to one section of the market, thanks to a swift multiagency response. Firefighters from the Federal Fire Service and Plateau State Fire Service deployed engines to the scene and extinguished the flames, preventing spread to adjacent areas. Preliminary assessments by NEMA and partner agencies indicated that the blaze may have been triggered by a power surge, though investigations continue to confirm the exact cause.

Hajiya Bintu Wana, head of NEMA's Jos Operations Office, who led the on-site efforts, extended sympathies on behalf of NEMA Director-General Zubaida Umar. "The Director-General extends her condolences to the market leadership and traders, particularly those who lost their shops and sources of livelihood," a NEMA statement...