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Tragic Loss as Kano commissioner loses daughter, elder sister, another family member in fire outbreak

Published by Tope Fakinlede on July 17th, 2024.

Tragic Loss as Kano commissioner loses daughter, elder sister, another family member in fire outbreak

Kano Commissioner Mourns Tragic Loss of Three Family Members in Fire Outbreak

In a tragic incident early Wednesday morning, Dr. Yusuf Kofar-Mata, the Kano State Commissioner for Higher Education, lost three family members in a devastating fire at his residence in the Kofar-Mata quarters of Kano city.

The fire, which broke out while the family was asleep, resulted in the deaths of Dr. Kofar-Mata’s daughter, Maimuna; his elder sister, Khadija; and a close relative, Juwairiyya.

Dr. Kofar-Mata narrowly escaped the blaze, which caused extensive damage to the property and destroyed many valuables.

The Kano State Fire Service confirmed the incident but has yet to determine the cause of the fire and the full extent of the damage.

In a statement on his verified social media account, Dr. Kofar-Mata expressed deep sorrow, stating, “Unto Allah, we came and to Him we shall return. I mourn the loss of my daughter Maimuna (Islam), my senior sister Hajiya Khadija, and my brother’s wife, Juwairiyya, who all perished in the fire accident this morning.”

The funeral prayers for the deceased were held at 11 a.m. at Kofar-Mata quarters in Kano City.