A devastating fire outbreak at an Almajiri school in Kauran Namoda, Zamfara State, has claimed the lives of at least 17 students, with several others sustaining injuries.
The tragic incident occurred late Tuesday night, raging for nearly three hours before it was finally brought under control.
According to intelligence sources, the fire spread rapidly, consuming large sections of the school and leaving many students trapped.
Residents and emergency responders made frantic efforts to douse the flames, but the intensity of the inferno made it difficult to contain in time to prevent heavy casualties.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic and confusion as students struggled to escape. Many suffered burns and other injuries as they attempted to flee the engulfing flames.
Medical personnel swung to action, providing treatment to the injured students at nearby health facilities.
