An early morning fireplace outbreak has burnt a bit of the Gidan Rumfa palace of the sixteenth Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II.

PUNCH On-line gathered that the hearth outbreak, which occurred on Friday night time, round 11 pm, was set by yet-to-be-identified individuals.

A supply, who spoke with Every day Belief, mentioned the palace positioned at Kofar Kudu, the place the Emir sits each Monday for the courtroom, was critically affected by the hearth.

The supply added that the throne, air conditioners, and different valuables have been destroyed within the inferno.

“It was the palace at Kofar Kudu. You already know the palace has an entrance from inside whereas the primary entrance is from the entrance (outdoors). The important thing was compelled open, and what was suspected was that they broke in, set the hearth and locked the door.

“The throne, air conditioners and different valuables within the palace have been destroyed,” the supply mentioned.

Nevertheless, the Chief of Employees to the Emir, Munir Sanusi Bayero, confirmed the incident in an announcement, a duplicate of which was made accessible to The Punch on Saturday night.

In accordance with the assertion, “It’s hereby notified that on Saturday, July 13, 2024 morning, a fireplace incident occurred on the outer courtroom of His Highness’s Palace, Kofar Kudu.

“Happily, there have been no casualties, and the harm was minimal. The palace is taking all vital measures to make sure the protection and safety of the palace and its occupants. We’re additionally investigating the reason for the hearth and taking steps to forestall such incidents from taking place sooner or later.”

Nevertheless, the Kano State Hearth Service claimed they weren’t knowledgeable in regards to the incident, as they didn’t obtain any calls at their centres.