Mayor of Port Harcourt local government area, Hon Allwell ihunda came shortly after the fire outbreak to sympathized
with traders whose shops were gutted by fire at the mile 3 market, Diobu in Port Harcourt. The mayor of Port Harcourt
stated that the fire was caused by an electric spark and he advised all traders should turn off all electronics before leaving.
He encouraged the victims to stay strong and be thankful to God as they were no lost of lives.