Fire Destroy Properties worth millions in Kano Market.

Fire Destroy Properties worth millions in Kano Market.

Early morning fire had destroyed properties worth millions of naira at Kurmi market kano municipal local government area.

Reports indicate the fire razed parts of the market where perfumes, ginger and plastic bags were sold. Confirming the incident, the public relations officer, Kano state fire service Saminu Yusif Abdullahi explained that the inferno destroyed 80 shops.

According to him, the agency received a distress call on Wednesday morning at about 05:23 a.m. from Aliyu Alkasim about a fire outbreak at Kurmi market. He highlighted that a rescue team was immediately mobilized to the scene, where they succeeded in quenching the fire.

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” 6 permanent and 74 temporary shops were completely razed by the fire” Saminu maintained that no life or casualties were recorded during the unfortunate incident. However, he said the fire’s cause is still under investigation. He advised traders to switch off all electrical appliances, disconnect from the source when unused, and avoid careless use of naked fire.

Also speaking, the managing director of Kurmi market, Alhaji Ya’u Idris Karas, said the fire started from a shop and spread to other parts of the market. ” security men at the market noticed smoke coming out of the shop before sushi prayers on Wednesday morning.”

He commended the Kano state fire service, the Nigerian police force and other relevant stakeholders for their tireless efforts to extinguish the fire and ensure the security of lives and properties at the market. Alhaji Ya’u urged philanthropists, wealthy individuals, agencies and the good people of Kano state to assist those affected.

Radio Nigeria reports that the Kurmi market was built during the golden era of Kano, during the reign of Mohammed Rumfa, about 500 years ago, saying that the market serves as the sanctuary for Kano cultural heritages, where hand-made products with traditional and historical attachments were sold.

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