Traders at Singa Market in Kano are counting their losses after a devastating fire swept through the market, destroying goods worth millions of naira.
This is the second fire incident at the market in less than two weeks, following a similar outbreak on February 2, 2026, that destroyed three large stores and caused significant losses.
The latest fire, which started around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Gidan Glass section of the market, spread rapidly, destroying numerous shops and goods.
Firefighters from the Kano State Fire Service, Federal Fire Service, and private companies battled the inferno for several hours, but the dense layout of the market made containment challenging.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and authorities have urged traders to exercise caution.
The repeated incidents have raised concerns about safety measures in the market, with calls for improved fire prevention and response systems.
The politicians have turned the incident to show with Kwankwaso after visiting shares vedio of his supporters that create scene instead sympathy.
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