A fire outbreak in Kauran Namoda, Zamfara State, has claimed the lives of at least 17 Almajiri students.
The incident, which occurred on Tuesday night, raged for about three hours before it was finally brought under control.
Several other students sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment at a nearby hospital.
Eyewitnesses described the fire as devastating, noting that its intensity made containment efforts difficult.
Local authorities and emergency responders arrived at the scene to assist, but the damage had already been severe.