Traditional Ruler, Umar Ahmad Loses Four Children To Fire In Jigawa State

Traditional Ruler, Umar Ahmad Loses Four Children To Fire In Jigawa State

Umar Ahmad, a traditional leader in Gumel Local Government Area in
Jigawa State on Sunday, lost four children to a midnight fire.

According to reports, the fire which also destroyed properties worth
millions of Naira, was as a result of electrical sparks that started
around 12: 30 a.m.

The victims have been identified as Walida Ahmad, 15; Nafisa Ahmad,
6; Mansur Ahmad 3; and Khairat Ahmad, 2. They have been buried according
to Islamic rites.

Police spokesperson, Audu Jinjiri, confirmed the disaster but said he could not give the details yet.