B
y Akpokona Omafuaire
TRAGEDY struck in Kano State as Commissioner of Higher Education, Dr.
Yusuf Kofar-Mata lost three of his family members in a raging fire inferno on
Tuesday night.
The Tuesday night in his residence consumed his daughter, Maimuna
(Islam), his senior sister, Hajiya Khadija, and the wife of his brother, Hajiya
Juwairiyya.
The bereaved Commissioner made the announcement of the tragic incident
via a post on his verified facebook page.
His post reads, "I mourn the loss of my daughter Maimuna (Islam),
my senior sister Hajiya Khadija, and my brother’s wife, Juwairiyya. Their
funeral prayers will be conducted at 11:00 am at Kofar Mata quarters, Kano
city."
Meanwhile, authorities at the Kano State Fire Service were yet to issue
any official statements regarding the incident.
Sympathizers have continued to extend their condolences to the
Commissioner, Dr. Kofar-Mata and his family members.
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