Kano Market Fire Claims Seven Lives, Destroys N5bn Property

On Saturday, a devastating fire broke out at Singer Market in Kano State, leading to the deaths of seven individuals and the destruction of property valued at N5 billion. The fire started around 4:00 PM and continued to rage into the early hours of Sunday, affecting over 1,000 businesses and crippling the livelihoods of hundreds of families.

Junaid Zakari, the chairman of the market association, described the incident as one of the worst tragedies in the market's history. The Kano State Fire Service, represented by Saminu Abdullahi, faced challenges due to heavy human and vehicular movement, which hindered their response efforts.

Governor Abba Yusuf visited the scene to assess the situation and called for federal government intervention to provide modern firefighting equipment. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expressed condolences and directed a comprehensive investigation into the incident, emphasizing the need for support to help affected traders rebuild their businesses.