Fire destroys over 100 shelters in Borno IDP camp
A fire outbreak has destroyed more than 100 thatched houses at the Water Board IDP Camp in Monguno, Borno State. ASP Nahum Daso, the Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the incident and said the fire broke out at approximately 4:30 pm on Friday. The blaze destroyed foodstuffs and household items, but no lives were lost or injuries recorded. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the fire.
What happened
- ASP Nahum Daso confirmed that over 100 thatched houses were destroyed by the fire at the Water Board IDP Camp.
- The fire started at about 4:30 pm on Friday and was reported by camp chairman Bukar Mbati.
- The State Fire Service, police, and other security agencies managed to control the flames.
- No casualties or injuries were reported, but the value of the destroyed property is yet to be determined.
- Investigations are ongoing, and a police patrol team has assessed the scene.
