Nigeria, May 4 -- A devastating fire has engulfed Digawa Gameru, a community located in Sabuwar Kwanar Miya area of Ganjuwa Local Government Area in Bauchi State.

The incident, which occurred on Sunday night, May 3, 2026, around 8:20 p.m., reportedly spread rapidly across the eastern part of the village, leaving homes and properties in flames.

Eyewitnesses said the fire intensified due to the absence of firefighting support, as the community lacks basic emergency response equipment.

Residents were seen making desperate efforts to contain the blaze, but the situation worsened as the fire continued to spread unchecked.

As of the time of filing this report, the extent of damage and possible casualties remains unclear. Authorities are ye...