Fire engulfs university in Kano

The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed a fire outbreak at North-West University, Kano, which occurred on Thursday afternoon.

Speaking to journalists, the agency’s Public Relations Officer, Saminu Abdullahi, said the blaze ignited around 1:00 p.m., prompting an immediate response from the fire department.

“The fire started around 1:00 p.m., and we quickly sent our rescue team to the scene.

“The fire affected some offices, including the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) department,” he said.

According to Abdullahi, one individual sustained injuries in the incident and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

He attributed the fire to sparks from an electrical cable.