A woman, her three children and a
neighbour were at the early hours of Wednesday, burnt to death at Shagari
Estate, Musan, in Musan-Okunola Local Council Development Area, LCDA, of Lagos
State.The fire, as gathered, started at about 1.15 am in a three-bedroom flat
located on 9, CH street.Eye witnesses said one of the victims identified simply
as Aunty Philo, alerted neighbours with the shout of fire.
But before sympathizers could rush
to the flat, the fire had reportedly spread to the entire building, in the
process of which the roof fell on Philo, burning her beyond recognition.
Identities of the victims were given
as Mrs Anwuzia, said to be in her fifties, Ekene (16), Emeka (7) and
Nwike (30). The mother of three whose husband was said to be away, reportedly
returned from a church programme in Ghana the previous day.Her husband, a
Pastor, was said to have travelled to Aba, Abia State for an undisclosed
assignment.
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