Tragedy struck in Otukpo, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State in an early morning inferno that claimed the lives of three siblings on Friday.
AIT correspondent gathered that the incident occurred at a two bedroom apartment belonging to one Ochoche Ode at Jesus College quarters, killing his three children.
Ode, it was gathered, also sustained severe burns on his face while trying to rescue his children while their housemaid sustained severe burns.
Ode, a teaching staff of Jesus College, Otukpo was reportedly sleeping in one of the rooms when they were alerted by neighbours about the fire.
Attempts by the neighbours to extinguish the fire failed, leaving his three children burnt to death.
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In his reaction, Chairman of council George Alli, described the incident as unfortunate, noting that the cause of the fire was yet unknown at the time of filing this report.
When contacted, the Benue state police command through its Spokesperson, DSP Catherine Anene confirmed the report.
Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie
