A mysterious fire broke out and reportedly destroyed part of the palace at the Gidan Rumfa where the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, is occupying.
Sanusi has been enmeshed in a controversy over the Emir title with his cousin, Aminu Ado Bayero.
A statement from the palace confirmed the incident.
See full statement here.
The incident was said to have happened Friday night, around 11pm.
One source said one of the palaces located at Kofar Kudu, where the Emir sits every Monday for court, was badly affected.
An eyewitness said: “It was the palace at Kofar Kudu. You know the palace has an entrance from inside while the main entrance is from the front (outside). The key was forced open and what was suspected was that they broke in, set the fire and locked the door.
“The throne, air conditioners and other valuables in the palace have been destroyed.”
