Kano State Commissioner of Higher Education, Dr. Yusuf Kofar-Mata has lost three of his family members in a fire inferno.
It was gathered that the fire incident which occurred at his residence on Tuesday night claimed the lives of his daughter, Maimuna (Islam), his senior sister, Hajiya Khadija, and the wife of his brother, Hajiya Juwairiyya.
Dr. Kofar-Mata announced the devastating incident through a post on his verified Facebook page.
Dr. Kofar-Mata’s 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 issued any official statements regarding the incident.
Sympathizers have continued to extend their condolences to the Commissioner, Dr. Kofar-Mata. (Vanguard)