A fire outbreak has destroyed a female students’ hostel at the College of Health Technology in Jahun, Jigawa State, leaving dozens of students affected.
The incident, which occurred on April 7, 2026, was reportedly caused by a cooking gas cylinder. The fire razed the building and consumed the personal belongings of about 52 students residing in the hostel.
While the exact cause is still under review, preliminary findings suggest that the fire may have started from a gas leak or mishandling of the cooking cylinder, which led to a sudden ignition. Sources at the scene indicated that the flame quickly spread through the hostel due to the presence of flammable materials.
However, concerns have been raised about safety compliance and supervision, especially if such appliances were being used in enclosed residential spaces.
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The State Commissioner for Health, Abdullahi Muhammad Kainuwa, who visited the scene, confirmed that firefighters were able to contain the blaze before it spread further.
Following the incident, authorities granted the affected students a six-day break to enable them recover from the shock and make temporary arrangements.
Chairman of Jahun Local Government Council, Jamilu Muhammad Dan Malam, said the council has arranged transportation to take the students back to their respective homes.
He added that efforts are ongoing to provide support for those who lost their belongings.
He also noted that the State Emergency Management Agency would supply relief materials, including clothing and mattresses, to cushion the impact of the disaster.
Fortunately, no lives were lost in the incident.
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