Fire destroys medical lab at Plateau health college
A fire broke out at the Plateau State College of Health Technology in Zawan, Jos South LGA, severely damaging the medical laboratory section. The college Provost, Atangs Ishaku, confirmed the incident and said the cause of the fire is still unknown. Students expressed frustration over the loss of valuable equipment and resources critical to their studies. The college community is now calling for a thorough investigation and improved safety measures.
What happened
- The medical laboratory at the Plateau State College of Health Technology was gutted by fire, leaving it in ruins.
- Atangs Ishaku stated that the fire was reported to him around 12 am, and he contacted the fire service immediately.
- The Federal Fire Service could not respond promptly due to vehicle issues; another team arrived after the fire had spread.
- Students like Mathew Gyang and Sarah John voiced concerns about the loss of essential lab equipment and the impact on their education.
- The cause of the fire remains unknown, and the college is assessing the extent of the damage while calls for better safety measures grow.
