The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (YOSEMA) has officially confirmed the tragic death of a student following a fire outbreak that engulfed one of the female hostels at the Federal University, Gashu’a.
This confirmation was relayed through the agency’s official Facebook page on Saturday. The devastating fire incident destroyed 29 rooms within the hostel.
According to the update provided by YOSEMA, a total of 301 students have been adversely affected by the fire outbreak. Additionally, three students sustained injuries and are currently receiving medical attention.
“Local Emergency Management Committees (LEMCs) of Bade and Jakusko LGAs who visited the scene and made a spot assessment of casualties and destroyed items of students sadly confirmed the death of 1 female student, 29 rooms completely destroyed, 301 students affected, 3 injured and are receiving treatments,” the post read.
On behalf of the Yobe State Government, the agency sympathized with the management, staff and students of the university.
