PHOTOS: Woman, her two children burnt to death in Rivers
A Nigerian woman and her two children, both under 10, were burnt to death in a fire outbreak that occurred inside her one-room apartment in Alikor estate in Choba, Rivers state today April 28th.
According to reports, the fire is suspected to have been caused by the kerosene the woman sells. Her body and those of her children have been evacuated and deposited at the morgue.
Meanwhile, Sapele Prison was set on fire by protesting inmates of the correctional center.
The inmates protested over the release of only three inmates of the facility, even though 25 persons were granted amnesty by the state government. They also protested against the poor welfare situation in the correctional centre.
An official of the correctional center said; “None of the inmate escaped during the riot aside one building that was set ablaze by the inmate which about three offices were affected. The situation has been brought under control.
