RismadarVoice Reporters
February 15, 2026
Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, on Saturday called on the Federal Government to urgently provide modern firefighting equipment, including air support, following a second fire outbreak at Singer Market in Kano metropolis.
The Governor made the appeal when he arrived at the Gidan Gilas section of the market while the fire was still raging, destroying shops and goods worth millions of naira.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa.
“Governor Yusuf called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene by providing modern firefighting equipment, including air support and other essential tools, to help contain the fire and prevent future occurrences,” the statement read in part.
Yusuf noted that such intervention would significantly strengthen the capacity of fire services to respond effectively to emergencies in major commercial centres across the country.
“This intervention will go a long way in enhancing the operational capacity of our fire services and minimizing the scale of destruction recorded during such unfortunate incidents,” the Governor was quoted as saying.
He commended the efforts of the Kano State Fire Service and other security agencies for their swift response and commitment to battling the inferno.
The Governor also urged traders and residents to remain calm and cooperate with emergency responders as efforts continued to bring the situation under control.
“We appeal to traders and residents to remain calm and support the emergency teams as they work tirelessly to extinguish the fire and safeguard lives and property,” the statement added.
Singer Market is one of Kano’s major commercial hubs, and the latest incident marks the second fire outbreak recorded at the facility, raising concerns over safety measures and emergency response capacity in the area.
