Key points
- Kano State Fire Service saved 34 lives during emergency operations in May 2026.
- The agency responded to 58 fire incidents, 15 rescue operations and seven false alarm calls.
- Property worth about ₦437.03 million was saved from destruction.
- Property valued at ₦144.01 million was lost to fire and other emergencies.
- Thirteen people died in incidents linked to fires, road accidents, ponds and wells.
Main story
The Kano State Fire Service has disclosed that it saved 34 lives and protected property worth more than ₦437 million during emergency operations carried out across the state in May 2026.
The agency, however, recorded 13 fatalities during the period, with deaths resulting from fire outbreaks, road traffic accidents, and incidents involving ponds and wells.
The figures were contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Public Relations Officer of the service, ACFO Saminu Abdullahi.
According to the statement, the agency responded to 58 fire incidents, 15 rescue operations and seven false alarm calls between May 1 and May 31, 2026.
The operations were conducted through the service’s 30 fire stations located across the 44 local government areas of Kano State under the leadership of the Director, Alhaji Sani Anas.
The issues
The service reported that property worth an estimated ₦144.01 million was destroyed by fire and other emergencies during the month under review.
Despite the losses, prompt intervention by firefighters helped save property valued at approximately ₦437.03 million from destruction.
The agency noted that many of the fatal incidents were linked to preventable causes, including unsafe environments around wells and water bodies, as well as lapses in basic fire safety measures.
What’s being said
“Our personnel remained on duty throughout the month, responding to emergencies across communities in Kano State. The 34 lives saved and the huge value of property preserved demonstrate the importance of prompt emergency response,” said Director of the Kano State Fire Service, Alhaji Sani Anas.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of 13 lives. Many of these incidents are avoidable if residents observe basic safety measures and promptly report emergencies to the appropriate authorities,” Anas added.
“Fire safety is everyone’s responsibility. We appeal to members of the public to handle electrical appliances, cooking equipment and flammable materials with care. Property and lives can be protected when safety measures are strictly observed,” he said.
“We have recorded several rescue operations involving wells and water bodies. Parents, guardians and community leaders should ensure that abandoned wells are covered and dangerous areas properly secured,” Anas stated.
“The Kano State Fire Service remains committed to safeguarding lives and property through prompt emergency response, public awareness and preventive safety measures across the state,” he added.
What’s next
The service said it would continue to intensify public enlightenment campaigns aimed at promoting fire prevention, emergency preparedness and safety consciousness across communities in the state.
It also urged residents to promptly report emergencies and adopt preventive measures in homes, markets, workplaces and public spaces to reduce avoidable incidents.
Bottom line
While the Kano State Fire Service successfully saved dozens of lives and protected hundreds of millions of naira worth of property in May, the agency says the 13 deaths recorded during the month underscore the need for greater public awareness and stricter adherence to safety measures.
