Tragedy as fire burn four family members to ashes in Niger

The Ancient city of Bida, headquarters of Bida local government area of Niger state was thrown into mourning on Monday as four family members were burnt into ashes in an early morning inferno.

Two wives and grandchildren of the owner of the building were consumed by the fire. 

The name of the two wives are Hajiya Salamatu  and Hajiya Jummai Kabaraini. The name of grandchildren of the deceased husband is Hauwa and Khairatu Mahmud kabaraini.

It was gathered that the fire which started late night on Monday razed the expanse building completely.

Besides the loss of lives, all valuables including moveable and immovable properties were completely consumed by the fire. 

The owner of the building who is said to be a prominent indigene of Bida town, Alhaji Ahmadu Kabaraini is late but head of the family, Alhaji Sallau Kabaraini told Journalists that the cause of the fire could not be immediately  ascertained.