Governor Ahmed Aliyu has called on women in the state to exercise caution while handling cooking gas, stoves, and firewood in their daily activities.
The governor advised 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.
Governor 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.
He described the inferno that razed Mande Maigona’s house 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.
Habibu, fromThe governor 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.
Special prayers were offered for the repose of the souls of the deceased.
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