Seven dead, many injured in Plateau fire

At least seven persons died and many others injured in a fire incident in Gada Biyu, Jos North local government area of Plateau State on Saturday.

Several properties were also destroyed by the fire caused by an electrical spark from a high-tension cable that supplies power to the area.

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Residents told journalists the victims include two members of the same family, Naomi David and Abraham David.

Many injured victims currently receive treatment at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH).

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