BREAKING: Tinubu Reacts as 17 Children Killed in Fire Incident at Islamic School in Nigeria

Kaura-Namoda, Zamfara state – President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the Zamfara government and owners of an Almajiri school in Kaura-Namoda local government area (LGA) of the state over the death of 17 children in a fire incident.

Legit.ng reports that Almajiri refers to a system of Islamic education practised in northern Nigeria.

In a statement on Wednesday, February 5, signed by Bayo Onanuga, one of the presidential spokespersons, President Tinubu prayed for the quick recovery of the 17 injured people receiving medical attention.

The Nigerian leader enjoined all public and private schools to prioritise children’s safety and security at all times and directed regulatory authorities in the education sector to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Tinubu prayed that God Almighty would grant eternal rest to the souls of the departed and comfort to their loved ones.

Legit.ng reports that the fire incident in Zamfara occurred on Tuesday night, February 4, and it raged for about three hours before it was brought under control.

Yazid Abubakar, the police spokesperson in Zamfara, confirmed the incident. He informed the press that 17 students were also left badly injured from the inferno.

Abubakar said the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained and that police investigation is ongoing.

Abdulrasaq Kaura, a resident of the area, said the fire was ignited by some sticks locally called kara.

The deceased students have been buried.

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