A mysterious fire outbreak has burnt some sections of the palace of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi Ii, at Gidan Rumfa.
The fire, which began around 11 PM on Friday, was allegedly set by unknown individuals.
According to sources, the fire severely damaged the palace, the throne, and other valuable items were destroyed in the incident at Kofar Kudu, where the Emir holds court sessions every Monday. …CONTINUE READING
“It was the palace at Kofar Kudu. The palace has an entrance from the inside and a main entrance from the front. The key was forced open, and it appears the perpetrators broke in, set the fire, and then locked the door,” one source told Daily Trust.
Confirming the incident, Munir Sanusi Bayero, Chief of Staff to the Emir, stated on Saturday evening, saying, “It is hereby notified that on Saturday, July 13, 2024, 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. The palace is taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of the palace and its occupants. We are also investigating the cause of the fire and taking steps to prevent such incidents in the future.”
Despite the significant damage, the Kano State Fire Service reported they were not informed about the fire, as they did not receive any emergency calls regarding the incident.
