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KANO — Former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, has issued an urgent public appeal to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) as a devastating fire continues to ravage Singer Market in Kano.
Taking to his verified X account, Ahmad described the situation as critical, calling on the federal emergency agency to swiftly intervene and prevent further destruction at what he termed “the biggest and most important commodity market in the North.”
“Dear NEMA Nigeria, this is an urgent call from Kano. Please come to the aid of Singer Market… where a devastating inferno has been raging and spreading across the market. The scale of the fire… calls for immediate emergency intervention from you,” he wrote, urging the public to share the message widely.
The blaze, which reportedly burned for several hours without signs of containment, has sparked panic among traders and residents. Thick smoke was seen billowing into the Kano skyline as shop owners struggled to salvage goods from the fast-spreading flames.
Singer Market serves as a major hub for grains and other essential commodities, supplying several northern states and neighbouring regions.
The potential economic impact of the inferno has raised concerns over possible disruptions to food distribution and livelihoods.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of confusion and distress as emergency responders battled to contain the fire. Traders lamented heavy losses, with many fearing that years of investment may have gone up in flames.
Community leaders have echoed Ahmad’s appeal, stressing the need for rapid deployment of additional firefighting equipment and emergency relief support to cushion the impact on affected victims.
As calls for assistance intensify, residents await urgent intervention from relevant authorities to bring the situation under control and prevent further devastation at one of Northern Nigeria’s most strategic commercial centres.
The plea continues to circulate across social media platforms, amplifying pressure for immediate action as Kano confronts yet another major emergency.
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