Kano Fire Service Responds to 838 Emergency Calls in 2025, Records Over N15 Billion Saved Properties
By Aisha Abubakar Maiagogo
The Kano State Fire Service has revealed that it responded to a total of 838 emergency calls across the state in 2025. The agency, under the leadership of its Director, Alhaji Sani Anas, said the operations covered all 44 local government areas through its 30 fire stations.
In a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, the Service disclosed that it recorded 665 fire incidents, 130 rescue operations, and 43 false alarm calls within the year under review.
According to the report, 120 lives were lost due to various emergencies, including fire outbreaks, road accidents, and incidents involving ponds and wells. However, 91 lives were successfully saved through swift response efforts by the agency’s personnel.
The Service estimated the total value of property lost during the year at ₦6,476,144,762, while properties worth ₦15,325,465,767 were successfully saved from destruction. The report further indicated that residential fire incidents increased to 376 cases within the period.
Director of the Service, Alhaji Sani Anas, attributed the frequent fire outbreaks to negligence and poor safety practices, urging residents to adopt fire prevention measures and handle flammable materials with care to avert future disasters.
In his New Year message, Alhaji Anas extended warm felicitations to the Executive Governor of Kano State, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, members of the State Executive Council, the Speaker and Members of the State House of Assembly, the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, district heads, Islamic scholars, and the entire people of Kano State.
He prayed for continued peace, progress, and divine protection for the state in 2026, while reaffirming the agency’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property through timely emergency response.
