Three Children Burnt To Death In Benue

Three children have been burnt to death during a fire hazard in Benue.

The incident occurred at Otukpo, Benue in the living quarters of the victim, Ochoche Ode at Jesus College Quarters, around 1:00am on Friday, December 17.

According to Onoche his sister-in-law noticed the fire when she perceived a burning smell. She immediately alerted him and his wife.

They realized their children’s room was on fire. Unfortunately the situation was already out of control and all three children died.

He said: “As I was about to find out what was happening, the fire escalated, covering the whole room where my kids were sleeping and in an attempt to force myself into the room to rescue the children, my face got badly burnt. All attempts by neighbours to quell the fire failed and all my three children were burnt to death.”

In other news, Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has revealed the alleged source of income of her former bestie, Bobrisky.

Recall that Tonto and Bob have been involved in a back and forth after Tonto encouraged her fans not to feel intimated by others’ lifestyles because they borrow money from bureau de Change to post on social media.

Reacting to Tonto’s statement, Bobrisky had posted bags of money which he claimed had been in his possession for a while. He maintained that he does not show off cash that does not belong. Read more

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