By Bashir Bello
The substation is a major supply route in KEDCO franchise areas covering Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa states.
The Public Relations Officer, Kano State Fire Service, Saidu Muhammed confirmed the incident to Vanguard.
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Muhammed said firemen have since quenched the fire outbreak.
According to him, “We received a distress call at about 11 am.
“It was a transformer that caught up with fire.
“We have since quenched the fire.
“No life was lost.
“Investigation is ongoing to ascertained the immediate cause of the incident,” Muhammed however said.
