9th May, 2023
By Bosede Olufunmi
The Kano State Fire Service has disclosed that 23 people were burnt to death in fire incidents in the ancient city in April, 2023.
This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen by the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Service, Mr Saminu Abdullahi, on Tuesday in Kano.
He said the fire service saved 64 lives and property worth N73 million in 83 fire incidents recorded in the month of April.
Abdullahi, however, said that 23 people lost their lives while properties worth N29 million were destroyed by fire during the period under review.
“The service responded to 45 distress calls and nine false alarms from residents of the state,” he said.
The spokesman advised the general public to handle fire with care to avoid loss of lives and property especially during this period.
In March, 2022, 17 people were burnt to death and properties worth N51 million destroyed in fire incidents in Kano.