The fire was said to have raged for nearly three hours before it was brought under control, on the night of Tuesday, February 4.It spread rapidly through the school premises, trapping many young pupils.
Apart from those killed, several other pupils sustained injuries from the inferno and are currently receiving medical treatment at local hospitals.
An X user who majors in insecurity in the north, Zagazola Makama, confirmed the incident on his X handle on Wednesday, stating that eyewitnesses described the fire as devastating and extremely intense, making it difficult to contain.
He reported that local authorities and emergency responders arrived at the scene, but unfortunately, their efforts came too late, and the fire had already caused significant loss of life.
A resident, Abdulrasaq Bello Kaura, told Channels Television that the fire was allegedly caused by stored sticks, known as ‘kara,’ after catching fire.
The source reported that the incident occurred at Makaranta Mallam Ghali, in the study hall.
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