Tragedy As Fire Outbreak Claims Lives Of Vice Principal, Family

A devastating fire outbreak has claimed the lives of the Vice Principal of Dugja Bayan Tasha Junior Secondary School, his wife, and their three children in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.

The tragic incident occurred on Sunday, with details about the cause of the fire still unclear.

Eyewitnesses recounted the family’s desperate struggle to escape the raging flames, but their efforts were sadly unsuccessful.

According to one source, the inferno reportedly started in the living room, blocking all possible exits and trapping the family inside.

“We suspect it was caused by an electric spark in the living room, which later engulfed all parts of the house. It’s a very devastating incident.

“I learnt that Malam Aliyu Mohammed and his family struggled to escape, but they were sophocated by the smoke and prevented by the burglar proof,” a resident, Kabiru Musa, said.

Sympathizing with the family, the Southern Borno Progressive Union in a statement described the death as tragic and a loss for the entire community.

“We extend our deepest condolences on the tragic passing of Aliyu Mohammed, Vice Principal of Dugja B/Tasha JSS, and his entire family due to the devastating fire outbreak.

“This is a heartbreaking loss for the community and a great blow to the education sector in Borno, where his selfless service and dedication have contributed significantly to the growth of education in the state,” he said.

The late Malam Aliyu Mohammed and his four other family members have been buried in a cemetery in Biu according to Islamic rite.