Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sympathy with traders and residents of Kano State following the devastating fire outbreak that tore through Singer Market over the weekend, destroying goods and livelihoods.
The President described the incident as tragic and unsettling, particularly as it comes less than two weeks after another fire razed dozens of shops in the same market.
The latest inferno reportedly began on Saturday evening and raged into the early hours of Sunday, leaving widespread destruction in its wake at the bustling Singer Market — one of Kano’s major commercial hubs and a key food distribution centre in northern Nigeria.
President Tinubu, who earlier contacted Abba Kabir Yusuf to obtain a firsthand situation report, assured the people of Kano that the Federal Government stands firmly with them in this moment of distress.
“The recurring nature of these incidents is alarming,” the President was quoted as saying, noting that the repeated fires have continued to throw traders into despair and economic uncertainty.
Determined to halt what many now fear is becoming a troubling pattern, the President has directed a comprehensive investigation into the causes of the market fires.
Authorities have been tasked with identifying both immediate and remote factors behind the outbreaks, with a view to preventing future occurrences.
Stakeholders say the back-to-back incidents have not only disrupted commercial activities but also shaken confidence among thousands of traders who depend on the market for their daily survival.
Economic observers note that Singer Market plays a strategic role in the food supply chain across Kano and neighbouring states. The destruction of goods and stalls, therefore, carries implications beyond the immediate victims, affecting supply lines and commodity prices.
While emergency responders battled the flames for hours, affected traders were left salvaging what little they could from the charred remains of their shops.
The President’s message of solidarity is expected to bring reassurance to the victims as investigations commence and recovery efforts gather momentum.
As Kano begins the process of rebuilding, all eyes are on the outcome of the federal probe — one that many hope will finally end the cycle of recurrent fires and restore confidence in one of northern Nigeria’s most vibrant marketplaces.
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