A fire outbreak has reportedly occurred at the palace at the Gidan Rumfa, where the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Lamido Sanusi, is currently occupying.
PUNCH Online gathered that the fire outbreak, which happened on Friday night, around 11 pm, was set by yet-to-be-identified persons.
A source, who spoke with Daily Trust, said the palace located at Kofar Kudu, where the Emir sits every Monday for the court, was seriously affected by the fire.
The source added that the throne, air conditioners, and other valuables were destroyed in the inferno.
“It was the palace at Kofar Kudu. You know the palace has an entrance from inside while the main entrance is from the front (outside). The key was forced open, and what was suspected was that they broke in, set the fire, and locked the door.
“The throne, air conditioners, and other valuables in the palace have been destroyed,” the source said.
However, the Chief of Staff to Emir Sanusi, Dan Buram Kano, confirmed the incident in a statement made available to reporters in Kano on Saturday.
He said, “On Saturday, July 13, 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 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.”Fire guts Emir Sanusi’s Kano palace.
