SANI DUTSINMA.
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, has directed the immediate constitution of a high-powered committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fire outbreak at Nurul Haqq Quranic and Arabic School in Birnin Kebbi. The incident, which occurred on Saturday night, affected several hostels and classrooms within the school premises and was personally supervised the emergency response efforts at the scene.The Governor, who was on his way to break his Ramadan fast, noticed thick smoke billowing along the roadside and promptly instructed his convoy to stop and ascertain the source of the smoke, upon discovering that the smoke was emanating from the school premises.He immediately ordered the evacuation of all students and contacted the Kebbi State Fire Service and other emergency responders to swiftly down the situation, his presence and prompt intervention ensured that rescue operations commenced without delay.Nasir Idris remained at the scene throughout the emergency operation, personally monitoring the evacuation process to ensure that over 140 students were safely moved out of harm’s and stayed until the fire was completely extinguished, placing the safety and welfare of the children above personal comfort.The Governor describing the incident as unfortunate and expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah that no lives ware lost, noted that the presence of gas cylinders in some of the students’ rooms contributed to the intensity of the fire, which firefighters battled for approximately three to four hours.He commended the Kebbi State Fire Service for its prompt response, professionalism, and dedication in managing the situation effectively, also reassured parents and guardians that all the affected students are safe, in stable condition, and have been relocated to the school’s main branch.He emphasized that the investigative committee will thoroughly examine the root causes of the incident and recommend appropriate measures to prevent any recurrence in schools throughout the state.
