Mentally Unstable Individual Allegedly Torches Students’ Lodge in Nasarawa

Residents of Shagari Street in Toto Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, were thrown into panic early Wednesday after a fire incident reportedly caused by a man believed to be mentally unstable engulfed a student lodge.

The incident took place in the early hours, affecting a residential building that accommodates several off-campus student rooms.

According to information gathered by LMSINT MEDIA, the fire is suspected to have originated from the room of a male tenant, allegedly battling a mental health disorder linked to prolonged substance abuse.

Eyewitnesses explained that the individual allegedly ignited a fire in his own room for unknown reasons. The flames swiftly extended to no fewer than five other rooms within the structure.

“Thankfully, no one was injured or killed in the incident, as the students occupying those rooms were reportedly away at the time the fire broke out,” said Joy Ndukwe, a student who spoke to our correspondent.

Sadly, the material loss was substantial. Personal belongings, academic materials, and home appliances were consumed by the blaze, leaving nothing salvageable in the affected rooms.

At the time of reporting, emergency response teams had not issued any official statement, but eyewitnesses confirmed that the entire lodge had already been destroyed by the time the fire was finally extinguished.