Governor Lawal mourns loss of 17 students in Zamfara fire tragedy.

Governor Dauda Lawal has conveyed his sympathies to the families of the 17 kids who died in the fire at Almajiri School in Zamfara State.
A fire at an Almajiri school in the Kaura-Namoda LGA of the state has sadly killed at least 17 kids.

In a statement made in Gusau on Wednesday, the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, described the fire incident as extremely regrettable.

“I’m heartbroken by the tragic fire on Tuesday at Makarantar Mallam Ghali, an Almajiri school located in the Kauran Namoda local government area.

“The Zamfara State Government expresses condolences to the families, school, and nation for the loss of these young lives.May Almighty Allah provide the mourning families courage and consolation as they traverse this difficult era.

“I wish the injured a speedy recovery.”As a responsible government, we would investigate the causes of the fire and implement preventative measures.We will offer all essential support and assistance to the victims’ relatives.”