The police command in Kano State, has confirmed the killing of a 14-year-old boy, following a fire disaster at the residence of late Isiyaka Rabiu in Goron Dutse Quarters in Kano.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, stated this in a statement in Kano.
“On March 10, 2025, at approximately 02:30pm, a tragic fire incident occurred at the residence of Malam Isiyaka Rabiu in Goron Dutse Quarters, Kano.
“The fire, caused by a gas cylinder explosion in the kitchen area, resulted in the death of one Ibrahim Sani, a 14-year-old male, and seriously affected 21 other victims.
“The Police Team, led by Area Commander, Dala Area Command, ACP Nuhu Mohammed Digi, promptly responded to the incident. The victims with serious burn injuries were rushed to Gamji Hospital, Dala Orthopaedic Hospital, and Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital Kano, where they are currently receiving treatment.
“The fire was successfully extinguished through the combined efforts of firefighters and policemen. The area is now generally calm,” Kiyawa said.
He added: “The Commissioner of Police appreciates the swift response of the Police Team, Fire Service and the cooperation of the public in preventing the spread of the fire.
“The Command commiserates with the family of the deceased and wishes the injured victims a speedy recovery.”
