Two children, a two-year-old boy and a four-year-old girl, have dïed in a fire outbreak at the staff quarters of General Hospital, Gboko, Benue State, on Tuesday evening, October 27, 2026.
According to eyewitnesses and hospital sources, the children were reportedly locked inside a room by their parents, who had briefly stepped out when the fire started.
A hospital staff member reportedly noticed smoke coming from the room and raised the alarm. However, the children could not be rescued before the fïre engulfed the room.
The tragic incident has raised concerns about child safety and fïre prevention, while further details about the cause of the fire remain unclear.
Daily Times
