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Identifier |
IBD035998 |
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Title |
Fire Outbreaks, Yobe |
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Description |
A 9-year-old boy reportedly set his father’s house ablaze, leading to the deaths of his 2 stepmothers and 2 stepsisters. The victims were identified as Bilkisu Bukar (28), her co-wife Salma (22), and Bilkisu’s young children: Zainab (8 months) and Hafsat (3 years). The boy committed the crime because his father flogged him over allegations of stealing fowl. |
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Start date |
2026-10-06 |
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End date |
2026-10-06 |
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Duration |
1 Day(s) |
|
Place |
Ruga Badali Fulani Settlement |
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Number of death(s) |
4 |
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Number of death(s) according to police |
NaN |
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Number of death(s) according to press |
4 |
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Causes of violence |
fire/explosion |
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Sources of information |
New Telegraph
(4 )
, The Guardian
(4 )
, Daily Trust
(4 )
|
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LGA |
Karasuwa |
