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By Ekpenyong Emmanuel
A devastating fire outbreak at an Almajirai school in Kaura-Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State has claimed the lives of 17 students, leaving dozens injured.
The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday at Makarantar Mallam Ghali, prompting Governor Dauda Lawal to express his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims.
“I’m heartbroken by the tragic fire on Tuesday at Makarantar Mallam Ghali, an Almajirai school located in Kauran Namoda Local Government Area,” Governor Lawal said in a statement.
“On behalf of the Zamfara State government, we extend our condolences to the families, the school, and the entire nation as we mourn the loss of these young souls.”
The Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, described the fire incident as “highly unfortunate” and assured that the government would provide all necessary support and assistance to the victims’ families.
Governor Lawal also promised to investigate the underlying causes of the fire and take measures to prevent such incidents in the future .
The fire outbreak, which started late on Tuesday night, raged for about three hours, leaving 17 students dead and 16 others injured. The cause of the fire was reportedly due to stored sticks locally known as “kara”.
As the community mourns the loss of these young lives, the Zamfara State government has vowed to take concrete steps to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.
