Fire Ravages Section of Emir Sanusi’s Palace in Kano, Throne, Valuables Destroyed

A devastating fire outbreak occurred at a section of the palace of Emir Lamido Sanusi in Kano, destroying the throne, air conditioners, and other valuables. The incident happened on Friday night at the Gidan Rumfa palace, where the embattled Emir Sanusi sits every Monday for court sessions.

According to sources, the fire started around 11 pm and is suspected to have been caused by an intruder who broke into the palace and set the fire before locking the door. The Chief of Staff to Emir Sanusi, Dan Buram Kano, confirmed the incident and stated that there were no casualties and the damage was minimal.

The palace is taking necessary measures to ensure the security and safety of the occupants and is investigating the cause of the fire to prevent future incidents.

In a statement, Dan Buram Kano said, “Fortunately, there were no casualties and the damage was minimal.

“The palace is taking all necessary measures to ensure the security and safety 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.”

Despite the severity of the incident, the Kano State Fire Service reported that they were not informed, as no calls were received at their centres.

The Chief of Staff to the Emir, Munir Sanusi Bayero, confirmed the incident in a statement: “A fire incident occurred at the outer court of the Palace, Kofar Kudu, on Saturday morning, July 13, 2024. Fortunately, there were no casualties, and the damage was minimal.”

“We are committed to ensuring the safety of everyone in the palace and will take all necessary steps to prevent such occurrences in the future,” he stated.

The affected section of the palace, located at Kofar Kudu, is where the Emir holds court every Monday.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the fire to come forward as investigations continue.

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