Iree – A hostel accommodating students of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, was gutted by fire late Thursday night, causing panic among students and members of the institution’s community. The affected building, identified as Amicable Hostel, was reportedly razed in the incident.
Details surrounding the outbreak remain sketchy as of the time of filing this report. In a short message, the Students’ Union Government Public Relations Officer, Akinloye Lateef, confirmed that there were no casualties recorded. He noted that students only lost files and other personal properties in the fire.
Firefighters have arrived at the scene to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby buildings.
