President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sympathised with traders and residents of Kano following a devastating fire outbreak at Singer Market, ordering a comprehensive investigation into the recurring incidents.
The fire, which reportedly started on Saturday evening and
raged into Sunday morning, causing extensive damage to the popular food market,
destroying goods and leaving many traders counting their losses.
In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on
Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the incident as
tragic and expressed deep concern over the impact on livelihoods.
President Tinubu said he had reached out to Abba Kabir Yusuf
to obtain a firsthand-situation report on the disaster.
“This tragic incident is deeply concerning, especially
coming less than two weeks after another fire outbreak at the same market. My
thoughts are with the affected traders and their families,” the President was
quoted as saying.
He directed relevant authorities to carry out a thorough
investigation into the causes of the repeated fires, stressing that urgent
measures must be taken to prevent future occurrences.
“The recurring market fires that leave our hardworking
traders in despair must be addressed decisively. I have ordered a comprehensive
investigation to determine the causes and recommend lasting solutions,” Tinubu
stated.
The President also assured affected traders of the Federal
Government’s concern and support as recovery efforts begin.
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