Kano Gov Consoles Commissioner Over Daughter, Siblings Death In Fire Outbreak

Gov Abba Yusuf

Gov Abba Yusuf has commiserated with the Commissioner for Higher Education, Yusuf Kofar-Mata, over the tragic fire outbreak at his residence that led to the demise of his daughter, older sister and a close relative.

The governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, in a press statement released on Thursday, said the governor described the incident as “devastating”.

“We received with shock the sad news of the fire incident that led to the loss of three siblings of one of us, the Commissioner for Higher Education, Dr Yusuf Ibrahim Kofar Mata at his residence in Kofar Mata quarters within Kano metropolitan.

“It is indeed sad, heartbreaking, and an unfortunate incident that will linger in our memory for a very long time in view of its devastating consequences,” Kabir stated.

According to the statement, Yusuf, on behalf of the government, state executive council members, and the people of the state, extended his heartfelt condolence to the commissioner and his family.

He also prayed that Allah grant eternal rest to the departed souls, and prevent future occurrence of such a disaster.

The governor led members of the state executive council, alongside other dignitaries to the funeral rites of the deceased family members of the Higher Education Commissioner at Kofar Mata quarters in the early hours of Wednesday.