A minor fire incident occurred on Saturday morning at the palace of the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II.
A statement by the Chief of Staff to the monarch, Munir Sanusi Bayero, confirmed the incident. The statement, issued on Saturday evening, explained, “On Saturday, 13th July 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 Chief of Staff added, “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.”
