A Divisional Police Headquarters in Kano State has been engulfed by fire.
The state Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel made this known in Kano while addressing Journalists on Monday
He stated that the incident occurred Monday morning, however, the police said arms at the station were intact.
He said, “The Divisional Police headquarters was engulfed by fire and a major part of the building was burned down completely.”
According to him, firefighters from the State Fire Service were immediately mobilized to put out the fire.
“The area has been cordoned off to prevent intrusion by on-lookers and miscreants, the arms and ammunition in the office are very safe. The Divisional Police Officer is currently sorting out some of the affected documents,” he said.
The Police Public Relations Officer the state, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said electric spark ignited the fire which razed the police station located opposite KEDCO substation in Dakata Quarters.
Kiyawa, however, said minimal damage were recorded from the incident.
