Zamfara School Fire Horror: Tinubu’s Emotional Reaction To Death Of 17 Students

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his deepest condolences to the parents, guardians, and families affected by the tragic fire that engulfed an Islamic school in Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State, on Tuesday night.

In a statement released on Wednesday, February 5, by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, titled ‘President Tinubu Mourns the Pupils of the Zamfara Islamic School’, the President emphasized the critical need for school proprietors to prioritize student safety.

The devastating fire at the Tsangaya (Almajiri) School claimed the lives of 17 children. Reports indicate that the blaze was sparked by stored sticks, locally known as ‘kara’ in Hausa.

President Tinubu expressed his sympathy to the Zamfara State Government and the school’s proprietors, offering prayers for the swift recovery of those still receiving medical care.

“The President calls on all public and private schools to make the safety and security of children a top priority,” the statement read. “He has directed regulatory bodies in the education sector to ensure strict compliance with safety standards.”

President Tinubu also prayed for the souls of the departed to find eternal rest and for their grieving families to find solace during this difficult time.