Adamawa: fire breaks out at police barrack; kills one officer, wife and daughter

Adamawa Command Public Relations Officer, Othman Abubakar has confirmed the death of a policeman identified as Bobbo, his wife, their daughter and a constable who died following a fire outbreak at Karewa Police Barrack in Yola.

According to Abubakar, the incident happened around 1:00 am and the cause of the fire is being investigated.

Abubakar said, “Inspector Bobbo, his wife Sgt. Grace, their daughter and a newly recruited constable who is a relation that is squatting with them were all killed in the unfortunate incident.”

Residents of the barracks disclosed that efforts to put off the fire and rescue the victims were not successful due to the burglarproof in the house.

“Many people have installed burglar proof due to petty thefts being experienced in the barrack,” a female resident who spoke under anonymity said.

Meanwhile, Adamawa Deputy Governor, Mr Martins Babale has visited the barrack to sympathize with the residents over the incident.