24 people, N57 billion worth of properties saved in Kano: FFS
The Federal Fire Service reported saving 24 lives and property worth N56.8 billion from 15 incidents in February.
Kazeem Sholadoye, the command’s controller in the state, said this in a statement by the service’s public relations officer, Al-Hassan Kantin, on Wednesday in Kano.
He said that five persons lost their lives due to fire outbreaks, road accidents, and others, while property worth N12 billion was destroyed by fire.
Mr Sholadoye said the service also received 14 false alarms within the period under review.
The controller urged residents to handle fire with care and switch off electrical appliances before leaving their homes.
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