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Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Yahoo
At least 17 students die in fire in northern Nigeria
ABUJA (Reuters) - At least 17 students died in a fire in northern Nigeria's Zamfara state on Tuesday night, a state police spokesperson said on Wednesday. The students at an Islamic school in Kauran Namoda town in Zamfara State, who were between seven and 17 years old, died in the blaze while around 12 others were taken to hospital with severe burns, the police said. Police spokesperson Yazid Abubakar said an investigation was ongoing to ascertain the cause of the blaze. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Hussaini Adamu, who lost two children to the inferno, said the fire started in a nearby house and spread to the Islamic school.
Reuters
05-02-2025
- Reuters
At least 17 students die in fire in northern Nigeria
ABUJA, Feb 5 (Reuters) - At least 17 students died in a fire in northern Nigeria's Zamfara state on Tuesday night, a state police spokesperson said on Wednesday. The students at an Islamic school in Kauran Namoda town in Zamfara State, who were between seven and 17 years old, died in the blaze while around 12 others were taken to hospital with severe burns, the police said. Police spokesperson Yazid Abubakar said an investigation was ongoing to ascertain the cause of the blaze. Hussaini Adamu, who lost two children to the inferno, said the fire started in a nearby house and spread to the Islamic school.
