A devastating fire has gutted the female students’ hostel at Sokoto State University (SSU), destroying parts of the newly constructed accommodation facility.
Eyewitnesses described the fire as intense, with flames oozing out from the building and spreading quickly to other parts of the structure.
Videos circulating online show thick smoke billowing from the structure as emergency responders worked to contain the situation.
The hostel, built to address housing shortages on campus, was unoccupied at the time of the incident.
An eyewitness told The Guild that university authorities had earlier instructed students to vacate the building, though the reasons for the evacuation remain undisclosed.
Meanwhile, firefighters have successfully extinguished the blaze, but the full extent of the damage is yet to be determined.
As of the time of reporting, the cause of the fire remains unknown.
University officials have yet to release an official statement on the incident. Still, students and staff anxiously await updates on the possible cause and the next steps regarding the affected hostel.
