Vice Principal of Dugja Bayan Tasha Junior Secondary School in their home in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, his wife and three children have been killed in a fire incident.
Neighbours said the family made attempts to escape but were prevented by the raging fire.
A neighbour said the fire started in the living room, and blocked all avenues of the family to access the exit door.
“We suspect it was caused by an electric spark in the living room, which later engulfed all parts of the house. It’s a very devastating incident.
“I learnt that Malam Aliyu Mohammed and his family struggled to escape, but they were suffocated by the smoke and prevented by the burglar proof,” a resident, Kabiru Musa, said.
The Southern Borno Progressive Union in a statement described the death as tragic and a loss for the entire community.
“We extend our deepest condolences on the tragic passing of Aliyu Mohammed, Vice Principal of Dugja B/Tasha JSS, and his entire family due to the devastating fire outbreak.
“This is a heartbreaking loss for the community and a great blow to the education sector in Borno, where his selfless service and dedication have contributed significantly to the growth of education in the state,” he said.
The victims have been buried in a cemetery in Biu according to Islamic rite.
