A devastating fire broke out on Friday 13th December 2024 in the Rangaza (Inken) Layin AU area of Ungogo Local Government Area, Kano State.
The incident tragically claimed the lives of a 67-year-old man, Muhammad Uba, and his 52-year-old wife, Fatima Muhammad.
According to Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, the spokesperson for the Kano Fire Service command, the control room received a distress call at approximately 01:45 AM.
A fire crew from the Bompai fire station was immediately dispatched to the scene and arrived at 01:51 AM. Upon arrival, firefighters found that the blaze had largely been contained.
However, the fire had caused significant damage to two rooms and, unfortunately, trapped the elderly couple inside. Rescued unconscious and suffering from severe burns, they were later pronounced dead.
According to Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, the spokesperson for the Kano Fire Service command: “Crew on duty from Bompai fire station were mobilized to the place where the incident happened and arrived at the scene of incident at about 01:51am. When they arrived, they found that the fire had been successfully controlled on the arrival of the brigade.
“Two rooms were engulfed by fire and were completely well alight. Meanwhile, a 67-year-old man named Muhammad Uba and his wife, Fatima Muhammad of about 52 years old, were trapped by the smoke. Victims rescued unconscious with burns in some parts of their bodies and later confirmed dead.”
