Kebbi Gov Idris saves 140 children from school fire

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, rescued about 140 pupils after a fire incident occurred at Nooroh-Haq School in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday night.

According to reports, the governor and his convoy were driving along the road when he spotted smoke rising from the school compound. He quickly ordered a stop and personally oversaw the evacuation of the students to a safer place within the state capital.

Governor Nasir Idris briefs journalists at the scene of the fire in Kebbi State on February 28, 2026.

Briefing journalists at the scene, Governor Idris said he initially thought the smoke was from burning tyres before realising that it was coming from a school.

“We were just passing by when I saw smoke coming out of the area. At first, I thought it was smoke from burning tyres. But after taking a closer look, I realised it was a school, and we immediately stopped to supervise the evacuation of the pupils.

A firetruck is stationed at the Nooroh‑Haq School following a fire outbreak in Birnin Kebbi on February 28, 2026.

“We discovered that the school had over 140 pupils, and they were all evacuated to a safer place in the town. We also noticed that there were gas cylinders inside the school, which made it more difficult for the fire service to quench the inferno.”

The scene of the fire at the Nooroh‑Haq School in Birnin Kebbi, on February 28, 2026.

The governor and his team remained at the school until the fire was completely extinguished and broke their fast at the scene.

Governor Idris confirmed that no life was lost in the incident.

The Governor has directed the immediate constitution of a high-powered committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fire outbreak.