A statement issued by the Chief of Staff to the Emir, Munir Bayero (Danburam Kano), said the fire outbreak started on Saturday, July 13, morning.
Mr Bayero, however, stated that no casualty was recorded from the incident at the palace.
He said, “It is hereby notified that on Saturday, July 13, 2024, in the morning, a fire incident occurred at the Outer Court of His Royal 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 security and safety of the palace and its occupants,” he said.
According to Bayero, the cause of the fire is being investigated by the relevant authority while efforts are being put in place to prevent such from reoccurring.
His words, “We are also investigating the cause of the fire and taking steps to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.”
