By Sarah NEGEDU
Prominent politician, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has expressed deep sympathy with the government and people of Kano State following the tragic fire outbreak at Singer Market in Kano.
The fire destroyed property worth millions of naira and reportedly claimed several lives.
In a statement on the incident, Adebayo described the tragedy as unfortunate and deeply saddening, noting the strategic economic importance of Kano to Nigeria and the wider Sahel region.
“We all know how important the city of Kano is to Nigeria and the entire Sahel. Any incident of this magnitude is not just a loss to the victims but to the nation as a whole,” he said.
Adebayo lamented the recurring cases of fire outbreaks in markets across the country, stating that the frequency of such disasters raises serious concerns about the adequacy of fire prevention infrastructure nationwide.
“The incessant fire incidents across the country call for us to interrogate the competence of our government in ensuring that fire prevention facilities and arrangements are put in place in all our markets.
“We have had too many of these incidents and too many lives lost for no good reason,” he stated.
He called on the government to carry out a thorough investigation into the cause of the Singer Market fire and to implement concrete measures to prevent a recurrence.
According to him, beyond investigations, authorities must prioritize proper market planning and the installation of essential safety facilities such as fire hydrants and fire retardant systems.
He further advocated for compensation for victims who lost their goods and for families who lost loved ones in the incident.
“The government should compensate the victims in terms of the fire, human lives, and resources lost. We must take a cue from this incident to ensure that further occurrences do not happen,” he added.
