On Monday, tragedy struck in the Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State when a classroom building within a displaced camp collapsed, resulting in the loss of six lives and injuries to three others, according to sources.
Reportedly, the collapse occurred during Monday evening, when a classroom that provided shelter for numerous displaced individuals in Monguno camp gave way, claiming six lives and causing various degrees of injury to others.
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Bakura Ali, a member of the Civilian JTF, attributed the incident to heavy rainfall in the town. He further informed our correspondent that three individuals were currently undergoing treatment in the general hospital.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, a local government official confirmed that the classroom had been weakened by a previous fire outbreak, and the extended period of heavy rain on Sunday ultimately led to its collapse.
“We have conducted burials for the deceased, including a young boy, in accordance with Islamic traditions,” the official disclosed.
