From Desmond Mgboh Kano
A tragic fire incident, Monday, killed one 14 year old Ibrahim Sani and injured 21 others at the residence of the Late Malam Isiyaka Rabiu located at Goron Dutse Quarters in the metropolis of Kano.
Daily Sun gathered that the inferno which caused damages in the late billionaire’s large complex was caused by a gas cylinder explosion in the kitchen area of the compound.
A statement by the Kano State Police Command and signed by its Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa confirmed the fire tragedy.
The statement said that a police team, led by Area Commander, Dala Area Command, ACP Nuhu Mohammed Digi, promptly responded to the fire incident.
“The victims with serious burn injuries were rushed to Gamji Hospital, Dala Orthopaedic Hospital, and Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital Kano, where they are currently receiving treatment” said the statement. .
“The fire was successfully extinguished through the combined efforts of firefighters and policemen. The area is now generally calm” the statement added.
The Commissioner of Police appreciated the swift response of the Police Team, Fire Service and the cooperation of the public in preventing the spread of the fire,the statement held.
Daily Sun reports that the Late Isyaku Rabiu, a multi- billionaire business man in his life time, was father to Abdusamad Isyaku Rabiu, the Chairman of BUA business group. End.