Tragedy as Kwara Man Burnt to Death While Spending Night in Friend’s House

Tragedy as Kwara Man Burnt to Death While Spending Night in Friend’s House

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 7 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international events

Ilorin, Kwara state - A 41-year-old man identified simply as Abdulfatai lost his life in an early morning inferno in his friend’s house in Kwara state.

The tragic incident occurred around 1:00 am at Ile Alaparun Isale, Alore, Ilorin, on Monday, December 9.

Kwara man burnt to death in friend’s house
The victim was about to marry and had just introduced his fiancée to his family Photo credit: Fedfireng
Source: UGC

According to Daily Trust, Abdulfatai decided to spend the night after visiting his friend on Sunday, December 8.

It was gathered that the victim tried to escape through the window protector when the fire caught up with him with intense smoke which rendered him unconscious.

Residents retrieved his body after breaking the walls of the building.

A resident of the area said:

“He was killed but a couple with their children and a lady escaped. He was a transport union staff member giving tickets to motorcycle (Okada) operators.

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“He was about to marry and has just introduced his fiancée to his family,”

The Public Relations Officer of the Kwara State Fire Service, Hassan Adekunle, said the fire affected only five rooms out of about 35 rooms in the building.

Adekunle disclosed that the deceased’s body had been handed over to his family at Ile Alate, Abayawo.

“The fire was caused by spontaneous ignition in a room storing combustible materials, including petrol, batteries, and a tire inflator engine."

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The fire, which started early Tuesday morning, was reportedly set by unidentified individuals who poured petrol around their home in the Ita Marun community of Ibeju Lekki.

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Family members believe the attack may be linked to ongoing land disputes in the area.

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Adekunle Dada (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Adekunle Dada is a trained journalist with over 7 years of working experience. He is also a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a B.Sc. in Mass Communication From Lagos State University, Ojo. Adekunle previously worked at PM News, The Sun, and Within Nigeria where he expressed his journalistic skills with well-researched articles and features. In 2024, Adekunle obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. He can be reached via adekunle.dada@corp.legit.ng.

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