How fire guts Emir Sanusi’s palace

Fire has gutted a section of the palace of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, at Gidan Rumfa.

The incident, which occurred on Friday night around 11 pm, has raised concerns about the security and safety of the historic palace.

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According to palace sources, the perpetrators forced open a door, set the fire, and locked it, causing significant damage to the throne, air conditioners, and other valuables.

Despite the severity of the incident, the Kano State Fire Service said they were not informed, as no calls were received at their centres.

But the Chief of Staff to the Emir, Munir Sanusi Bayero, confirmed the incident in a statement.

“A fire incident occurred at the outer court of the Palace, Kofar Kudu, on Saturday morning, July 13, 2024. Fortunately, there were no casualties, and the damage was minimal,” Bayero said.

He said the palace administration is taking measures to ensure the safety and security of the occupants and is investigating the cause of the fire to prevent future incidents.

“We are committed to ensuring the safety of everyone in the palace and will take all necessary steps to prevent such occurrences in the future,” he assured.