A fire outbreak has claimed the lives of 17 Almajiri in Malam Aliyu Na Malam Muhammadu Ghali Qur`anic School in Kaura Namoda, Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara.
The Chairman, Kaura Namoda Local Government Council, Mannir Haidara confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria in Gusau on Wednesday.
Mr Haidara said the incident occurred late on Tuesday night.
“Yes, the fire outbreak lasted for hours and claimed lives of 17 Almajiri children while other 17 victims were injured,” he said.
According to Mr Haidara, all the 17 victim have been buried in Kaura Namoda town on Wednesday.
“We directed urgent medical treatment for the 17 injured children who are currently receiving treatment in the hospital.
“We have set up a committee to investigate the cause of the outbreak and level of damage,”he said.
Haidara prayed Allah to forgive the deceased children, grant them Aljannah and give their families the fortitude to accept the great loss.
NAN
