Tragic Fire at Zamfara Islamic School Claims 17 Almajiri Students, Leaves 16 Injured
A fire outbreak at an Islamic school in the Kaura-Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State has claimed the lives of at least 17 Almajiri students.
The fire, which started late Tuesday night and raged for about three hours, also left 16 others injured. It reportedly broke out while the children were asleep.
According to Abdulrasaq Bello Kaura, a local resident who spoke to Channels TV, the fire was caused by stored sticks, locally known as kara.
“It happened at Makaranta Mallam Ghali, inside their study hall. There were about 100 students in the building. After evacuating them, they initially believed no one was left inside. However, upon returning after the fire was extinguished, they started seeing legs and hands—some students were burnt beyond recognition,” Kaura recounted.
The 17 students were laid to rest on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
The Chairman of Kaura-Namoda Local Government, Comrade Mannir Muazu Haidara, confirmed the incident.
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