Fatimah Otunsanya
A devastating fire at the historic Singer Market in Kano has destroyed properties worth over N5 billion, affected more than 1,000 businesses, and left seven persons unaccounted for.
The blaze, which started Saturday evening in the Gidan Glass section, raged into Sunday morning, razing four residential buildings housing small-scale traders and consuming goods, equipment, and valuables.
Market Chairman, Junaid Zakari, described the incident as one of the worst tragedies in the market’s history. “This is a disaster that will never be forgotten. Hundreds of families have been left without livelihoods. Emergency responders and security agencies are working to determine the cause of the fire and locate those declared missing,” he said.
Market Chairman, Junaid Zakari, described the incident as one of the worst tragedies in the market’s history. “This is a disaster that will never be forgotten. Hundreds of families have been left without livelihoods. Emergency responders and security agencies are working to determine the cause of the fire and locate those declared missing,” he said.