By Attah Ede
A 55 year-old man identified as Malam Aliyu Mohammed with his wife and three children have been killed when their home caught fire at Dugja Bayan Tasha in Tasha Junior Secondary School in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State
It was gathered the late Vice Principal worked with Dugja Bayan Tasha Junior Secondary School in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
It was further learnt that principal, his wife and three children were at home when the fire broke out in their house last night (Sunday).
However, details of the sad occurrence are still sketchy as to the cause of the fire which occurred on Sunday night.
Although, some neighbours narrated how the deceased family fought to escape from the raging fire to no avail.
One of the neighbours narrated that the inferno ignited in the living room, blocking all avenues of the family to access the exit door.
“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 overwhelmed by the smoke and prevented by the burglary proof,” a resident, Kabiru Musa, said.
Meanwhile, the Southern Borno Progressive Union has expressed their condolences, describing the death as tragic and a loss for the entire community.
The community in a statement said” we expressed deepest condolences over the 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
