A devastating midnight inferno has claimed the lives of a couple in Rangaza (Inken) Layin AU, Ungogo Local Government Area, Kano State.
The victims, identified as 67-year-old Muhammed Uba and his 52-year-old wife, Fatima, succumbed to injuries after being trapped in their home.
The tragic incident was confirmed by the Director of the Kano State Fire Service, Hassan Muhammad, in a statement released by the service's Public Relations Officer, Saminu Abdullahi, on Friday. The fire, which broke out in the early hours of December 12, engulfed the couple's two-room bungalow.
"We received a distress call at about 1:45 a.m. from one of our staff, Ahmad Abubakar, and promptly dispatched our rescue team, arriving at the scene by 1:51 a.m.,” Muhammad disclosed.
Despite their swift response, the victims were found unconscious, having suffered burns and smoke inhalation. They were later pronounced dead, and their remains were handed over to the local ward head, Muhammad Rayyanu.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but officials have emphasized the importance of adhering to fire safety guidelines to prevent such tragedies.
The Fire Service has also renewed its call for increased public awareness and vigilance, especially during the harmattan season, when fire incidents are more common.
This heart-wrenching incident underscores the urgent need for proactive safety measures to protect lives and property.