Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto state has commiserated with the victims of the unfortunate inferno at the Kara market timber shade that destroyed millions of naira property.
The governor, who visited the scene of the incident in company of the APC leader in the state, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, and other dignitaries, expressed shock over the colossal losses caused by the fire.
“Form what i have seen here, the inferno was devastating and it is my hope that the Almighty Allah will replace for the victims better than what they had lost.
“The losses are unimaginable, so please accept my commiseration. I pray the Almighty Allah will prevent such a terrible incident in future,” he declared.
The governor admonished the people of the state to be conscious of the harmattan season when fire outbreaks are rampant because of its windy nature .
He reassured of his administration’s unwavering commitment to protect lives and property at all times, and called for support in that direction.
“We must be careful how we handle inflammable items during this season,” the governor appealed.
He thanked officials of the state fire service and some Good Samaritans for their prompt and gallant response, which had helped greatly putting out the fire.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Barrister Nasiru Aliyu Dan Tsoho, had told the governor that no life was lost to the incident which destroyed property worth millions of naira.
The chairman, Timber Sellers Association commended Governor Aliyu for his concern to the traders during the tragedy.
He also appreciated the APC leader in the state for his unwavering support and assistance to the traders since his days as the governor of Sokoto state.
Meanwhile, the governor has constituted a seven- man committee to look into the causes of the fire outbreak.
It will among other things identity the number of the affected traders and recommend the possible assistance to be given to them.
The committees has
Alhaji Dalhatu Sidi Mamman as Chairman, while Hon.Bello Idris, Prof. Musa Garba Maitafsir, retired Col. Garba Moyi Isa, Hon.Ibrahim Hassan Chichi are members.
The committee also has a representative of the Police, while Muhammad Hayatuddeen Tsamiya is to serve as the secretary.
The committee has been given three weeks to submit its report.
