DAMATURU — Four members of the same family have died in a fire outbreak that destroyed the Rugar Audu Badali settlement in Karasuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State .
CDA News Nigeria gathered that the incident occurred at approximately 5 pm on Friday, August 21, 2026. The victims have been identified as Bilkisu, wife of Mallam Bukar, and her three children — Zainab, Hafsat and Salamatu .
CDA News Nigeria reports that following the tragedy, the deceased were buried in accordance with Islamic rites. Surviving members of the household were left homeless after the fire completely razed their residence and belongings .
The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), in collaboration with representatives of the Karasuwa Local Government Authority and community stakeholders, conducted an assessment and condolence visit to the affected community on Saturday .
According to the agency, the team conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the destruction and engaged the bereaved family to ascertain their immediate humanitarian and psychosocial needs . SEMA confirmed an urgent need for emergency relief support, temporary shelter, and psychological assistance for the displaced survivors .
The agency expressed profound condolences to Mallam Bukar, his surviving relatives, and the entire Karasuwa community over what it described as an “irreparable loss” . SEMA further appealed for collective efforts to prevent the recurrence of similar fire incidents across communities in Yobe State .
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