Fire Engulfs Kano Ex-governor Shekarau’s Residence

Fire Engulfs Kano Ex-governor Shekarau’s Residence

A devastating fire outbreak occurred at the residence of former Kano State governor, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, over the weekend. Reports suggest that the inferno ravaged the sitting room of his second wife, Halima Shekarau, in Mundubawa……READ ALSO Fire Engulfs Paris Apartments, Claiming Four Lives

While the fire’s origin is suspected to be the kitchen, the exact cause remains undetermined. State Fire Service officials made commendable efforts to contain the blaze, although faced with challenges. Sources within the family revealed that the fire likely started in the inner kitchen.

“We thank God the fire only affected one of Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau’s sitting rooms, and already the Fire Service officials are working to quench it,” a source told Daily Post.

The State Fire Service spokesperson confirmed the incident, stating, “We are still at the house, and you know I cannot comment on anything now because we are still trying to make sure that the fire didn’t spread to other places.”

**Kano Government Dismisses Stray Bullet Report Involving Journalist**

In response to viral reports suggesting a journalist, Naziru Idris Ya’u, was hit by a stray bullet at the Kano State Government House, the state government has refuted the claims. The government clarified that the journalist sustained injuries from metal debris during an ongoing construction at the Government House, not from a stray bullet.

Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, emphasized that journalists are not under threat within the Kano government house. He urged caution in reporting and avoiding sensationalism that could mislead the public, asserting the safety of media professionals within the state.

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