The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) reports that a fire incident that happened in Nguru town, Yobe State, resulted in the reported deaths of three children.
This was announced by the organization on Thursday in a post on its official Facebook page.
The State Humanitarian Agency noted that between December 28, December 30, and January 4, 2023, respectively, it also received reports of fire incidents in the local governments of Damaturu and Fune.
According to SEMA, an assessment revealed loss of property, including household items; reserved food items, personal belongings, residential apartments, among others.
As harmattan season sets in, the agency cautioned people in the State against the use of fire, as well as other electrical appliances.
“SEMA wishes to use this medium to call on community leaders and heads of households to be cautious during this season, by ensuring that all electric appliances are switched off when not in use, firewoods are properly extinguished after use and that bush burning is carefully monitored”, it warned.
The agency, however, said it is mobilising resources for immediate support to cushion the hardships of victims in the affected communities.