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Kano Fire Service rescues 27 persons in two months

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November 12, 2024

Bosede Olufunmi

The Kano State Fire Service says it rescued 27 persons and saved property worth N370m from 54 fire incidents recorded between September and October.

Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, the Service Public Relations Officer, disclosed this on Tuesday in an interview with Newsverge in Kano.

Abdullahi said that within the period under review, nine persons were lost in the fire incidents, while property worth N141m were destroyed.

He also said that the service responded to 22 emergency calls and three false alarms from residents of the state within the period.

Abdullahi advised members of the public to be mindful of fire, particularly in this period of harmattan, 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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