Inferno: Sokoto Governor seeks proper handling of inflammables

By Bashir Rabe Mani, Sokoto

Gov. Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has called on women in the state to exercise utmost caution while handling cooking gas, stoves, and firewood in their daily activities.

The Governor gave the advice on Monday evening while commiserating with Alhaji Mande Maigona of the Gidan Igwai Area, whose house was gutted by fire last week, resulting in the death of one of his aides, Habibu.

Gov. Aliyu reminded women that extra caution must always be observed when handling gas cylinders and other inflammable materials, which have often been responsible for fire outbreaks in many communities.

A statement issued on Tuesday by Abubakar Bawa, Director-General, Media and Publicity, Government House, quoted the Governor as describing the inferno as unfortunate and devastating, considering the loss of life and property recorded during the incident.

The Governor appealed to the victim to regard the incident as an act ordained by Almighty Allah and prayed that such calamities would not occur again.

“Our hearts are with you, Alhaji Mande, and as a government, we will, Insha Allah, do everything humanly possible to assist you ” the Governor said.

Aliyu also condoled with Alhaji Mande over the death of his aide, Habibu,from the inferno and prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the deceased and grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss.

Similarly, Gov. Aliyu had visited the Dambuwa Gidan Gabas area, where he condoled the family of Malam Abubakar Mabera, a former driver to ex-Governor Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, who died at the age of 73, leaving behind one wife and two children.

The Governor also condoled the family of the late Alhaji Bello Gandi of the Low-Cost area, who died at the age of 87 and is survived by two wives and eight children.

Other condolence visits paid by Gov. Aliyu included that of the late Hajiya Luba Ibrahim of Tudun Wada area, who died at the age of 72, leaving behind 13 children, the late Aminu Bello of Majemar Korino area.

Hr passed away at the age of 51, leaving behind one wife; and the late Bashiru Ibrahim of Tudun Wada area, who died at the age of 49 and is survived by one wife and ten children.

Special prayers were offered in all the homes visited for the repose of the souls of the deceased.