Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa Event Centre Gutted By Fire in Kaduna

Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa Event Centre Gutted By Fire in Kaduna

  • A multimillion-naira event centre owned by Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has been gutted by fire
  • It was gathered that the fire started from a welding shop close to the event centre in Karji, Chikun local government area of Kaduna state.
  • Musa is currently out of the country with the football national team for the 2024 AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire

Kaduna state - Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, multimillion-naira event centre, has been gutted by fire in Karji, Chikun local government area of Kaduna state.

Musa is currently with the national team for the 2024 African Cup of Nations, (AFCON) in Cote D’Ivoire.

Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa event centre gutted by fire in Kaduna
Fire guts Ahmed Musa event centre in Kaduna Photo Credit: Alex Morton
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As reported by Nigerian Tribune, a source told newsmen that the fire started from a welding shop close to the event centre.

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The fire outbreak affected some parts of the premises at the event centre before it was reportedly put off by neighbours who reacted in time

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A resident, Musa Dangiwa said since the establishment of the centre, fun seekers from different parts of the state usually troop to the centre to unwind.

“We are happy with the super eagle skipper for creating the relaxation centre in our midst."

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Adekunle Dada (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Adekunle Dada is a trained journalist with over 7 years of working experience. He is also a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a B.Sc. in Mass Communication From Lagos State University, Ojo. Adekunle previously worked at PM News, The Sun, and Within Nigeria where he expressed his journalistic skills with well-researched articles and features. In 2024, Adekunle obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. He can be reached via adekunle.dada@corp.legit.ng.