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Death of children in Niger Republic school fire horrific – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed “deep sorrow” over a fire incident at a primary school in Niamey, Niger Republic, which killed more than 20 children.

President Buhari, in a message to President Mohammed Bazoum, the government and people of Nigeria’s northern neighbour, described the fire incident that led to the death of the mostly three to five-year-olds as “heart wrenching and extremely horrific.”

“On behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, we commiserate with our brotherly neighbours on this tragic loss.

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“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, families and communities affected by this unfortunate incident. Wishing quick recovery to those who were injured,” the President added in a statement issued by his spokesman, Garba Shehu.

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