Kano Commissioner Loses Daughter, Sister, Sister-in-Law In Devastating Fire

By: Fex Born

A tragic fire incident in Kano has resulted in the loss of three beloved family members of Yusuf Kofar-Mata, the Commissioner of Higher Education for Kano State.

Commissioner Kofar-Mata took to his official Facebook page on Wednesday to share the heartbreaking news of the passing of his daughter, Maimuna, his elder sister, Khadija, and his brother’s wife, Juwairiyya.

The commissioner revealed that the fire engulfed his residence in the Kofar-Mata metropolis during the early hours of Wednesday while the family was asleep, causing extensive damage.

In a poignant Facebook post, Commissioner Kofar-Mata expressed profound sorrow over the sudden loss of his loved ones, quoting the passage: “To Allah we belong and to Him we shall return!”

He announced that the funeral prayers for Maimuna, Khadija, and Juwairiyya would be held at 11 am on Wednesday as investigations into the tragic incident continue.

Commissioner Kofar-Mata stated on Facebook, “May God grant my daughter Maimuna (Islam), and my sister whom I follow, Hajiya Khadija, and my elder brother’s wife, Juwariyya, peace. Their burial will take place today at 11 am at Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Mosque in Kofarmata. May Allah have mercy on them and forgive them. Amen, O Lord.”

Commissioner Kofar-Mata and his family are now left to mourn and rebuild after losing cherished members in a sudden and devastating manner.

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