- A fire outbreak has resulted in the death of a 300-level student, Shamsiya Murtala, at the Federal University of Gashua (FUGA) in Yobe state
- It was gathered that the fire destroyed a complete block of 29 rooms, accommodating about 301 female students
- The university management has ordered students to vacate the campus premises immediately following the unfortunate incident
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Gashua, Yobe state – A 300-level student, Shamsiya Murtala, has lost her life in a fire incident at a female hostel at the Federal University of Gashua (FUGA) in Yobe state.
It was gathered that the fire started in the room of the victim some minutes after 10 am on Saturday, March 23.
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As reported by Leadership, the Geography student was far asleep and it took the effort of the other students in the hostel to break into her room and bring her out.
Shamsiya, however, did not make it as she was confirmed dead at the Specialist Hospital in Gashua, Yobe state.
The fire affected some parts of the female hostel, consuming some properties and other valuables belonging to students.
The University’s firefighters and the State Fire Service were eventually able to contain the raging fire.
According to Daily Trust, the fire destroyed a complete block of 29 rooms, accommodating about 301 students.
Yobe Varsity orders students to vacate campus
The University’s Registrar, Dr Abubakar Mamuda, has directed all students to vacate the campus premises immediately and return to their homes or safe locations until further notice.
Meanwhile, the President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has mourned the death of the Edo state indigene.
“This incident is a heart-wrenching loss for the university host community, the university community and the family of the deceased. I extend my sincere sympathies to those affected by this tragedy.
“I urge the university to investigate the cause of this incident and take necessary steps to prevent future occurrences.
3 ABSU medical students die in a fatal accident
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that three medical students of the Abia State University Uturu (ABSU) lost their lives in a fatal accident an hour after attending the induction ceremony of their senior colleagues.
The deceased, two 500-level and one 400-level medical students were reportedly heading for their base in Aba when the tragic incident occurred at the Nunya axis of the Enugu Port Harcourt Expressway on Thursday evening, March 21.
Source: Legit.ng
