Tragedy as Kano commissioner loses daughter, sister, brother’s wife to fire outbreak

In a heartbreaking incident, Yusuf Kofar-Mata, the Kano State Commissioner of Higher Education, lost three members of his family to a fire outbreak.

The tragedy struck early Wednesday while the family was asleep at their residence in the Kofar-Mata metropolis in Kano.

Kofar-Mata shared the devastating news on his official Facebook page, announcing the loss of his daughter, Maimuna; his elder sister, Khadija; and his brother’s wife, Juwairiyya. The fire not only claimed their lives but also destroyed several valuable possessions in the home.

A family source confirmed the extent of the damage, while Abdullahi Saminu, the spokesperson for the state fire service, stated that the cause of the inferno and the full extent of the damage were still under investigation.

In his message, Kofar-Mata expressed profound grief:

“Unto Allah we came and to Him we shall return. I mourn the loss of my daughter Maimuna (Islam), my elder sister, Hajiya Khadija, and my brother’s wife, Juwairiyya, who all perished in the fire accident this morning.”

He also announced that the funeral prayers for the deceased would be held at 11 am at Kofar-Mata quarters in Kano City.

This tragic event has left the community in deep sorrow, with many extending their condolences and support to Kofar-Mata and his family during this difficult time.

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