A fire outbreak has gutted the Girls’ Hostel of Dano Memorial Secondary School, located at Gidan Mission, Gani in Sumaila Local Government Area of Kano State.
This was conveyed in a statement signed by the Information Officer of Sumaila Local Government, Haruna Gunduwawa, and made available to ‘The Historica Nigeria‘ on Tuesday.
The incident occurred last Thursday while students had already vacated the school premises for the end-of-term holiday. The inferno razed the hostel building, destroying nearly all the students’ personal belongings. Fortunately, no lives were lost, and no injuries were reported.
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During an on-site visit to assess the extent of the damage, the Chairman of Sumaila Local Government, Alhaji Farouk Abdu Sumaila, expressed his heartfelt sympathy to the school’s management and the affected students. He described the incident as deeply unfortunate and commended the school’s administration for its swift response.
In a show of support, the chairman announced a donation of fifty (50) bags of cement from the local government to aid in the reconstruction of the damaged hostel. He assured the school community of the council’s continued support during this difficult time.
The Chairman was conducted around the scene by the School Proprietor, Rev. Alhassan Musa, who confirmed the fire took place shortly after students departed for vacation. He expressed relief that there were no casualties and acknowledged the timely intervention of the local government.
Rev. Musa extended his gratitude to the Sumaila Local Government for its concern and generous donation, emphasizing the importance of community support in rebuilding efforts. Efforts are underway to mobilize additional resources to restore the hostel and ensure a safe environment for returning students.
