Tinubu Orders Investigation Into Fresh Fire at Kano’s Singer Market
President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into the fire outbreak that destroyed shops and goods at Singer Market in Kano State.
He commiserated with traders and residents of the state over the devastating incident, describing it as tragic.
The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, noting that the President had earlier contacted the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, to obtain a situation report.
“The President was particularly alarmed that the latest incident came less than two weeks after another fire destroyed dozens of shops and property at the same market.
“President Tinubu directed a comprehensive investigation into the causes of the market fires, which often leave traders in despair,” the statement said.
The blaze reportedly began at about 4 p.m. on Saturday and continued late into the night.
Emergency responders from the Kano State Fire Service, supported by the Federal Fire Service and private organisations, battled the inferno for several hours, while traders struggled to salvage their goods.
The fire affected parts of the market, including the Gidan Gilas section, where shops and property were damaged.
Gov. Yusuf, who visited the scene on Saturday night to assess the damage, called on the Federal Government to provide modern firefighting equipment, including air support and other critical tools, to contain the fire and prevent future recurrences.
The latest incident occurred less than two weeks after a devastating blaze swept through the market in the early hours of February 2, destroying goods worth billions of naira.
That earlier fire affected several sections along Bello Road, including Gidan Mazaf, Gidan Taki, and Gidan Katsinawa, where large quantities of household commodities, such as soap, detergent, and cooking oil, were lost.
The incident also drew the attention of political figures, including former presidential candidates, Mr. Peter Obi and Dr. Rabiu Kwankwaso, who visited the market to sympathise with traders and assess the scale of the losses.
