Kano fire service rescues 27 people in two months
The Kano State Fire Service says it rescued 27 people and saved property worth N370 million from 54 fire incidents recorded between September and October.
Saminu Abdullahi, the agency’s spokesman, disclosed this in an interview in Kano on Tuesday.
Mr Abdullahi said that within the period under review, nine persons were lost in the fire incidents, while property worth N141 million was destroyed.
He also said that the service responded to 22 emergency calls and three false alarms from residents of the state within the period.
Mr Abdullahi advised the public to be mindful of fire, particularly in this harmattan period, and to always turn off electrical appliances before leaving their premises.
He also urged motorists to drive carefully and follow traffic rules to avoid road accidents.
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