By John Obi
Suspected arsonists have destroyed a palace at the Gidan Rumfa where the 16th Emir of Kano, Mohammed Sanusi sits.
Current lMatters learnt that the incident happened on Saturday morning.
It was further gathered from local sources that the door to the main entrance suggested that it was not an accident but a deliberate action on the part of those who carried out the act.
Valuable properties were destroyed by the fire.
Confirming the incident,the Chief of Staff to the Emir, Munir Sanusi Bayero, Dan Buram Kano said the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday.
“On Saturday, 13th July, 2024 morning, a fire incident occurred at the outer court of His Highness’s Palace, Kofar Kudu. Fortunately, there were no casualties, and the damage was minimal.
“The palace is taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security 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.” He said.
