A Nigerian man has been left devastated after losing his life savings in a tragic fire incident at a market.
In a video circulating online, the heartbroken man is seen holding charred remnants of one thousand naira notes—his hard-earned savings—destroyed in the blaze.
Overwhelmed by emotion, he broke down in tears, lamenting his irreparable loss.
Eyewitnesses reported that the fire, which started unexpectedly, consumed several stalls and left many traders counting their losses.
The man, whose identity remains unknown, had reportedly stored his savings in one of the affected stalls.
The incident highlights the vulnerabilities many face in safeguarding their finances, with calls for improved fire safety measures and better financial practices to mitigate such devastating losses.
Authorities are yet to determine the cause of the fire as investigations continue.
