Fire destroys over 100 thatched houses in Monguno IDP camp
By: Zagazola Makama
A fire outbreak has destroyed more than 100 thatched houses at the Water Board IDP Camp in Monguno, Borno State, the police said.
Sources said that the incident occurred on Jan. 16 at about 4:30 p.m., and was reported by Bukar Mbati, Camp Chairman of the IDP camp, at Monguno Police Station.
“The fire engulfed over 100 thatched houses, destroying foodstuff and other household items in the raging inferno,” the source said.
He said the state fire service, with support from policemen and other security agencies stationed at the camp, successfully put out the fire.
Supol Monguno led a patrol team to the scene to conduct an on-the-spot assessment, and photographs of the incident were taken. The value of the properties destroyed is yet to be ascertained, and no life was lost or injury reported.
“The cause of the fire outbreak is currently unknown, and investigation is ongoing,” the source added.
