An 18-year-old boy was killed in a fire outbreak that occurred in the early hours of Monday at the Sayi area of Alore, Ilorin, Kwara State.
The incident, which reportedly happened around 1:30 am, has drawn reactions from residents and government officials.
Confirming the incident, a senior government official stated that a delegation from the Kwara State Government was preparing to visit the scene to assess the damage and commiserate with affected residents.
“Yes, a devastating fire outbreak occurred in the Sayi area of Alore early this morning. We learnt it claimed the life of an 18-year-old boy. We will soon visit the scene of the incident to commiserate with our people,” the official said.
Further details regarding the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage were not immediately available.
