11-year-old student dies as fire razes school dormitory in Anambra
An 11-year-old student, Chigozie Anyichie, tragically lost his life in a fire that engulfed the Patterson Memorial Grammar School dormitory in Awada, Onitsha, Anambra State. The state Commissioner of Police, Mr. John Abang, expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and ordered a comprehensive investigation into the incident.
The school Principal, Rev. Cajetan Anuforo, reported the incident to the authorities, stating that a section of the dormitory was destroyed while the students were participating in night prayers. Despite efforts by the school staff and students to extinguish the fire, it was discovered that Chigozie Anyichie, who didn't join the others for the prayers, was trapped in the blaze and suffered fatal burns.
The Divisional Police Officer, Awada Division, CSP Ton...