Sokoto State University hostel fire :Fire Engulfs Female Students
Newly Built SSU Hostel Goes Up in Flames
By Ricky Awodi
A massive fire has engulfed female students’ hostels at Sokoto State University (SSU), raising concerns over campus safety and infrastructure resilience. The affected buildings are among the newly constructed hostels meant to ease accommodation challenges at the institution.
Students Evacuated Before the Fire
Fortunately, no students were inside the hostel at the time of the incident. University authorities had earlier directed occupants to vacate the building for undisclosed reasons. The timing of this evacuation has sparked speculation, but officials have yet to provide any clarification.
Fire Contained, But Extent of Damage Unknown
Firefighters have successfully put out the flames, but the full extent of the damage is yet to be assessed. Preliminary visuals show severe destruction, with parts of the buildings completely burned down.
What Caused the Fire?
As of press time, the cause of the Sokoto State University hostel fire remains unknown. Authorities have not released any official statement on what may have triggered the incident, though investigations are expected to begin soon.

Reactions and Next Steps
The fire has left students and university stakeholders in shock, with many calling for a thorough investigation to determine the cause and prevent future occurrences. Concerns over safety measures in campus facilities are growing, and affected students may face challenges in securing alternative accommodation.
Stay tuned for more updates as Parrot Newspaper follows the developments.