A section of the palace of Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, was reportedly set on fire by suspected arsonists.
Munir Bayero, the Emir’s chief of staff, confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday.
Bayero stated that the fire broke out at the palace in Kofar Kudu, Gidan Rumfa.
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Taofeek Oyedokun
Taofeek Oyedokun is a correspondent at BusinessDay with years of experience reporting on political economy, public policy, migration, environment/climate change, and social justice. A graduate of Political Science from the University of Lagos, he has also earned multiple professional certificates in journalism and media-related training. Known for his clear, data-driven reporting, Oyedokun covers a wide range of national and international socioeconomic issues, bringing depth, balance, and public-interest focus to his work.
