Fire renders teacher, seven children homeless in Kogi

Vanguard News | 24-09-2026 04:30pm |

A fire destroyed the three-bedroom apartment of Hajia Aisha Kende Dailla, a school teacher and single mother of seven, in Lokoja, Kogi State. The incident occurred at about 3 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026, at First 200 Units, along Mallam Hassan Road, near Wada Footballers Camp. The fire reportedly started from the ceiling shortly after electricity supply was restored following a three-day blackout. Dailla attributed the incident to a high-voltage surge, and the apartment was completely destroyed despite efforts by residents and Federal Fire Service officials.

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