Fire on Saturday destroyed a section of the palace at Gidan Rumfa, where the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, resides.
The fire incident was suspected to have been set by unidentified persons.
Sources within the palace said the fire affected area Kofar Kudu, a section where the Emir holds court sessions every Monday.
“It was the palace at Kofar Kudu. You know the palace has an entrance from inside while the main entrance is from the front (outside).
“The key was forced open and what was suspected was that they broke in, set the fire and locked the door,” said a source.
The fire reportedly destroyed the throne, air conditioners, and other valuables within the palace.
Reports said Kano State Fire Service was not notified of the incident.
The State Fire Service Public Relations Officer, Saminu Yusif Abudullahi, stated : “The command was not aware of the incident as there was no call regarding the incident at any of the agency’s centres.”
However, the Chief of Staff to the 16th Kano Emir, Munir Sanusi Bayero, who is the Dan Buram Kano confirmed the fire incident in a statement on Saturday.
“On Saturday, 13th July 2024 morning, a fire incident occurred at the outer court of His Highness’s Palace, Kofar Kudu. Fortunately, there were no casualties, and the damage was minimal,” he said.
The statement also emphasised that measures were being taken to ensure the safety and security of the palace and its occupants.
An investigation was underway to determine the cause of the fire and prevent future occurrence.
(vitalnewsngr.com)
