The residence of popular Kaduna-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has been gutted by fire in very unclear circumstances.
The cause of the fire outbreak is not known as at the time of filing this report, however, a source who pleaded anonymity, told newsmen that the fire started at the section of the Islamiyya School which is owned by the controversial scholar.
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According to the source, ‘We just saw smoke coming out from one of the classes. We immediately drew the attention of the people around and started fetching water to prevent the fire from reaching the other buildings.’
Details later…
AFRICA TODAY NEWS, NEW YORK