Seven missing and traders lose billions in Kano market fire
A devastating fire at Singer Market in Kano has left seven people missing and destroyed goods worth billions of naira. Junaid Zakari, the market chairman, described the incident as one of the worst in the market’s history, with over 1,000 businesses affected. Traders like Isa Abubakar and Musa Ibrahim suffered massive losses, with some losing hundreds of millions in goods. Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Kano State Governor, visited the scene to show support for the victims.
What happened
- The fire at Singer Market destroyed properties worth over N5 billion and affected more than 1,000 businesses.
- Seven persons have been declared missing, with investigations ongoing to determine their whereabouts.
- Four residential buildings housing small-scale businesses were razed, crippling the livelihoods of many families.
- Abba Kabir Yusuf visited the market while the fire was still raging, showing solidarity with affected traders.
- Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the fire, while traders continue to salvage what remains of their goods.
