A two-storey residential building has been gutted by fire in the Sabon – Gari business area of Kano metropolis.
The fire outbreak occurred Tuesday in Aba by Court Road, Downtown section of Fagge Local Government Area. Eye witness account indicates that 12 residential flats were completely destroyed, rendering several families homeless.
The fire was said to have started around 9:00 a.m. when many residents had already left for their daily activities.
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The cause of the fire remains unknown, but witnesses stated that it originated from an apartment where a mother had locked her 3-year-old son inside before leaving for an errand.
In a dramatic rescue, neighbors had to break down the door to save the trapped child, who sustained injuries and is now receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.
Although no life was lost, residents lamented that valuables worth millions were destroyed, leaving many families displaced.
The fire was however, brought under control by a combined effort of local youths and operatives of the Kano Fire Service.
Speaking at the scene, the Kano Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, cautioned parents against leaving their children locked indoors.
“This incident is a clear reminder of the dangers of locking children inside without supervision. We urge parents to be more vigilant,” Bakori stated.
The commissioner also advised residents to avoid cooking inside their rooms, emphasizing the importance of designated cooking areas in residential buildings.
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The incident occurred less than a week after a similar fire outbreak ravaged a scrap market located in the Zango Dakata area within Kano metropolis, destroying goods valued at millions of naira.
