Ex-Senate President Lawan grieves death of 300-level Yobe student in fire outbreak

Former President of the Nigerian Senate, Ahmad Lawan, grieves the passing of a 300-level student, Shamsiya Murtala, whose death occurred during a fire outbreak at the female hostel of the Federal University of Gashua in Yobe, on Saturday.

Lawan, in a condolence message to mourn the deceased, urges the university to investigate the cause of the fire incident and take necessary steps to prevent future occurence.

Lawan’s message reads, “With a heavy heart, I express my deepest condolences over the devastating fire outbreak at the female hostel of the Federal University Gashua, today, Saturday, March 23, 2024, which claimed the life of a promising young female student, Shamsiya Murtala.

“Shamsiya until her death was a 300-level student of the Geography Department at the university and hails from Edo state. May her gentle soul rests in eternal peace. Amen.

“This incident is a heart-wrenching loss for the university host community, the university community and the family of the deceased. I extend my sincere sympathies to those affected by this tragedy.

“I urge the university to investigate the cause of this incident and take necessary steps to prevent future occurrences.

“Once again, please accept my heartfelt condolences and sympathy.”