Fire renders Kogi teacher, 7 children homeless

A teacher named Aisha Kende Dailla and her seven children were left homeless after a fire destroyed their three-bedroom apartment in Lokoja, Kogi State. The fire occurred a few days ago and completely destroyed their home at First 200 Units, located on Mallam Hassan Road. The teacher, who was born and raised in Lokoja, stated that the fire started shortly after electricity was restored following a three-day power outage.

She explained that the blaze began from the ceiling, caused by a high-voltage surge when power was restored. Dailla expressed that she lost all her belongings, including her years of hard work and important documents, as well as the possessions of her five children and two others under her care. Their small-scale business, which supported the family's livelihood, was also destroyed, leaving them with no shelter, food, or means of survival.

Dailla has appealed to the Kogi State Government, individuals, corporations, the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide assistance to the family in need. She urged Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and other stakeholders to help save the family from their dire situation.