A fire outbreak in the early hours of Saturday has destroyed a section of the Gidan Rumfa palace, the residence of the 16th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II.
The incident, which occurred around 11 pm on Friday, is suspected to have been caused by yet-to-be-identified persons.
Sources disclosed to Daily Trust that the fire seriously affected the part of the palace located at Kofar Kudu, where the Emir holds court sessions every Monday.
The blaze resulted in significant damage, including the destruction of the throne, air conditioners, and other valuables.
“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,” a source detailed.
Confirming the incident, the Chief of Staff to the Emir, Munir Sanusi Bayero, issued a statement made available to newsmen.
He assured that while there were no casualties, the palace is taking steps to enhance security and prevent future occurrences.
“It is hereby notified that on Saturday, July 13, 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. 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 from happening in the future,” the statement read.
In a surprising development, the Kano State Fire Service reported that they were not informed about the fire, stating they did not receive any emergency calls regarding the incident.
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