Archbishop Nkea comforts victimes of the Bamenda main market fire incident

By Eratus Ndueh

The Archbishop of the Bamenda Archdiocese, His grace Andrew Nkea has extended his support, offered solace and prayers to affected businessmen and women of the devastating fire incident that engulfed the Bamenda main market last February, during a visit he paid this March 12, 2024.

Archbishop Nkea reportedly met with market leaders and representatives of the traders’ union, where he offered words of comfort and spiritual guidance to those whose livelihoods were impacted by the blaze.

“This is a time of great hardship, my prayers are with the families and individuals who have lost so much. May God grant them strength and hope during this difficult time,” said the Archbishop after his visit at the Bamenda main market.

The incident is considered to be one of the worst in the history of Cameroon’s Northwest region, which threatened to reduce hundreds of shops to ashes, with over 20 already completely destroyed.

Investigations are still ongoing to determine the cause of the inferno. However, local authorities are working to assess the damage and determine the best course of action to support the affected market community.