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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>A fire outbreak at a scrap market in Dakata, Kano State, has destroyed property worth billions of naira.<\/p>\n

The spokesperson for the Kano State Police Command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, confirmed the incident, stating that no lives were lost.<\/p>\n

Reports indicate that the fire started after sparks were seen coming from some electric poles, quickly spreading to a groundnut processing factory.<\/p>\n

Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, visited the scene and described the incident as tragic.<\/p>\n

He also revealed that a man was arrested for attempting to steal goods from the fire scene.<\/p>\n

According to him, a thorough investigation will be conducted to prevent future occurrences.<\/p>\n

The commissioner commended the swift response of the fire service personnel and local residents in extinguishing the fire.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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