Many have been left in mourning following the massive demise of pupils in a fire accident.
Daily Report Nigeria gathers that a boarding school in Central Kenya, Hillside Endarasha Academy caught fire ok Thursday night, September 5.
According to reports from the police, the cause of the fire is still unknown, although it has claimed the lives of 17 Pupils after a dormitory at the school caught fire.
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Confirming the incident, the police chief, Pius Murugu said more than 150 pupils were in the dorm when the incident happened.
Also confirming the incident, the spokesperson, Resila Onyango said more rescuers were on their way to the school.
While speaking during a broadcast on Kenya’s Hot 96 FM radio, she said;
“We have lost 17 pupils in the fire incident while 14 are injured,” Onyango told Reuters by telephone. “Our team is at the scene at the moment.”
The fire had burned the students beyond recognition, Citizen Television said earlier.
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Also reacting to this, the president of the country, William Ruto described the incident as “horrific” and “devastating”, and has ordered an investigation.
“I instruct relevant authorities to thoroughly investigate this horrific incident. Those responsible will be held to account,” Ruto posted on X.
