Tragedy in Zamfara: 17 Almajiri Students Killed in School Fire

An Almajiri school in Kauran Namoda, Zamfara State, suffered a terrible fire breakout on Tuesday night that claimed the lives of no fewer than 17 children.
Security analyst Zagazola Makama was told by intelligence sources that the fire burned for around three hours before it was ultimately contained.
Other pupils suffered injuries of various severity and are currently being treated at local hospitals.

Attempts to contain the fire were hindered by its quick spread, and witnesses characterized the fire’s ferocity as overwhelming.

It was an awful sight. We made an effort to save as many pupils as we could, but the fire was too powerful,” a local who helped with the rescue operations stated.

Despite the arrival of rescue personnel and local officials, significant casualties had already been reported by the time the fire was put out.

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MRS Filling Station beside Explosion Rocks Near the International Airport
Other headlines On Tuesday, a huge explosion caused an MRS filling station near Yola International Airport in Adamawa State to catch fire.

According to reports, the explosion happened when a fuel tanker was discharging fuel at the station, with attendants present, and multiple injuries are suspected.

The fire is still spreading across the station and surrounding areas, making it difficult to get to and from the state capital.