A section of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ife, female hostel has been burnt down by a fire believed to have started from an electric hotplate spark.
The fire incident which happened this morning fire engulfed a part of the Moremi Hall, completely burning down a room.
No casualties were reported as at the time of this report.
There
have been many cases of cooking related fire incidences in Nigerian
universities, even though most institutions prohibit cooking inside the
hostels.
have been many cases of cooking related fire incidences in Nigerian
universities, even though most institutions prohibit cooking inside the
hostels.