**Deadly Fires in Jigawa: Two Children Lose Their Lives in Separate Incidents** In a tragic turn of events, two children have lost their lives in separate fire incidents in Dutse, Jigawa State. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa State Command, has confirmed the incidents, which resulted in significant property damage. According to ASC Badruddeen Tijjani Mahmud, the Command's Public Relations Officer, a fire broke out in the early hours of March 17 at about 4 am in Layin Dabinai, near Masallacin Malam Babba. The fire, whose cause is yet to be determined, rapidly spread and engulfed rooms occupied by two children of Aminuddeen Abubakar, a staff member of Federal University Dutse. Despite efforts by emergency responders, both children, aged two and six, were confirmed dead at the scene. The NSCDC stated that it would conduct a thorough investigation into the incident to determine its cause and recommend preventive measures. The Command expressed deep condolences to the bereaved family and sympathised with all those affected by the fire. In a separate incident on March 19 at about 12 noon, another fire outbreak occurred within the same Gida Dubu area. Preliminary findings indicated that the fire originated from an electrical spark in the kitchen of a resident, Nura Garba, popularly known as Dangwan Gwan. The fire spread to adjoining houses belonging to Mu'azu Garba and Mohammed Aliyu, also known as Jaujen Hadejia, destroying parts of the kitchens and roofing materials. However, no lives were lost in the second incident, as firefighters responded swiftly and contained the blaze before it could escalate further. The NSCDC has urged residents to remain vigilant and adhere strictly to fire safety measures, particularly in the handling of electrical appliances and open flames, to prevent future occurrences. The Command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property across Jigawa State.