Fire guts Emir Sanusi’s palace, destroys valuables
A suspected arson attack has resulted in a devastating fire that engulfed a palace at Gidan Rumfa, where Muhammadu Sanusi, the 16th Emir of Kano, resides. The incident occurred late Friday night, around 11 pm, at the Kofar Kudu palace section, primarily used for court sessions every Monday.
Initial reports suggest that the perpetrators forcibly entered the palace, set it ablaze, and locked the doors, causing extensive damage to the throne room, air conditioning units, and other valuable items within.
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Saminu Yusif Abudullahi, Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, confirmed that they had not received any distress calls regarding the incident.
In a statement, Munir Sanusi Bayero, Chief of Staff to the Emir, acknowledged the incident and assured the public of measures being taken to enhance security and prevent future occurrences. He emphasized that no casualties were reported, and efforts are underway to investigate the cause of the fire.
The community and palace authorities are deeply concerned about the incident’s implications and are committed to restoring the palace’s security and functionality.
Proofreading, editing by Sakinat Musa Abubakar and Jamila Yunusa Suleiman, Editor and Sub- editor at Neptune Prime
