At least 17 students of an Almajiri school in Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State, lost their lives in a tragic fire outbreak on Tuesday night.
According to intelligence sources, the fire raged for nearly three hours before it was finally brought under control.
Several other students sustained injuries and are currently receiving medical treatment.
Eyewitnesses described the inferno as overwhelming, noting that efforts to contain it were hindered by its intensity.
Local authorities and emergency responders rushed to the scene, but by the time the flames were subdued, the damage had already been severe.
