The Kano Fire Service said on Thursday that it rescued 37-year-old Saifillahi Rabiu, who attempted to die by suicide over a failed deal.
The Kano State Fire Service says it saved 417 lives and property worth N1.2 billion in various fire incidents recorded from January to December 2023.
Mr Abdullahi said the service was investigating the cause of the fire.
“The service responded to 21 rescue calls and 10 false alarms from residents of the state,” he said.
Mr Abdullahi added that six permanent and four temporary shops were completely razed, while one public convenience was slightly burnt.
Mr Ahmed-Muhammed further explained that the fire service will make efforts to ensure safety of people during the eid-el-Kabir in the State.
“The service responded to 35 distress calls and seven false alarms in May,’’ he stated.
He said one side of the wall at Malam Kato Square collapsed and affected seven people.
Mr Muhammed advised the general public to desist from storing petroleum products at home, refuelling generator while it is on, and repairing faulty gas cylinders at home.
Mr Ahmed-Muhammed said 27 persons died, while property worth N197.6 million were destroyed by fire during the period.
