Fire Razes UNIBEN Female Hostel

There was a fire outbreak in a female hostel at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) on Tuesday, leading to the loss of property and documents.

The incident specifically affected Hall 2 of the university’s hostel accommodations.

The incident came to light through a social media post by an X user, Ruth Nifemi, who uploaded a video showcasing the extent of the damage.

The footage revealed the severity of the fire, which consumed various belongings and academic materials belonging to the resident students.

Authorities at the University of Benin have yet to provide an official statement detailing the cause of the fire or the estimated cost of the damage.

She wrote, “Hall 2 UNIBEN is on fire and fire service came without water

“Entire room with documents burnt down.”