Fire Destroys 76 Shelters of IDPs in Yobe State

A blaze has tragically obliterated 76 shelters owned by Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Yobe State, leading to substantial losses including livestock.

This unfortunate event occurred at the IDP camp situated in Ngamma village within the Gujba Local Government Area. Many families, already in precarious situations, have been rendered homeless, along with the destruction of livestock, food items, and other vital possessions.

Initial reports indicate that one individual suffered injuries and was hospitalized following the incident, and a household was entirely consumed by the flames.

Eyewitnesses and affected individuals, amidst their grief, shared their experiences and urgently called for humanitarian support. Sources indicate that the fire also claimed livestock and numerous bags of crucial food supplies, further exacerbating the hardships faced by affected families.

The executive secretary of the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (YOSEMA), Dr. Mohammed Goje, confirmed the fire incident. He mentioned that a team from the agency had conducted evaluations on-site and interviewed victims directly to determine the extent of the destruction.

"This is a deeply tragic event. A total of seventy-six shelters occupied by IDPs originating from Borno State were impacted by this fire, with one person sustaining injuries requiring hospitalization," he remarked.