The Secretary of Rano Local Government, Dr. Ismail Yusuf Musa, has expressed deep sympathy to traders at the popular Singa Market, following a massive fire that destroyed large sections of the market over the weekend.
In a statement on Sunday, Dr. Yusuf described the incident as “deeply unfortunate” and extended condolences to the victims, their families, the Singa Market Chairman, and the people of Kano State.
“The council shares in the grief of all affected traders who have lost their means of livelihood to this devastating fire,” he said. “We also sympathize with Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, who has shown immense concern for the welfare of the people during this period.”
The fire reportedly started at a provision store on Saturday afternoon and quickly spread to other parts of the market, destroying goods and properties worth millions of naira. The Kano State Fire Service said the blaze continued in some areas for nearly 24 hours due to limited access roads and heavy human and vehicular traffic.
Dr. Yusuf commended Governor Yusuf for promptly visiting the market on Sunday to assess the damage and for seeking Federal Government support for the affected traders. “We applaud the Governor’s swift response and his appeal for federal assistance, which is critical in cushioning the impact of this disaster,” the statement added.
He also urged the Singa Market leadership and relevant state agencies to work together on enhancing safety measures in major markets to prevent future occurrences.
During his visit, Governor Yusuf assured traders of government support and emphasized the need for improved market safety, while acknowledging the efforts of the Fire Service in containing the blaze.
This marks the second fire outbreak at Singa Market in less than two weeks, following a similar incident on February 2, 2026, which destroyed three large stores and caused losses estimated in millions of naira.
“Our prayers are with the victims, and we encourage everyone to remain resilient as the government and stakeholders work to restore normalcy in the market,” Dr. Yusuf Musa concluded.
