A fire outbreak has razed down six hundred and twenty (620) houses completely at Custom House IDP camp in the outskirt of Maiduguri metropolis, Borno state, killing a child, while two old women sustained injuries in the inferno.
It was gathered that the fire outbreak which started around 8:30 am consumed parts of the camp but was put off by the combined efforts of the IDPs, security agents and officials of the federal and state fire service.
Four hours later, another fire breaks out in another part of the camp destroying many of the makeshift tents.
It was gathered that the Custom House camp has a total of 14,250 Displaced Persons from Dikwa, Mafa, and Bama local government areas.
In an interview, the Camp Manager of Custom House, Usman Mohammed said the cause of the fire was not yet known, however, an investigation had commenced to find out the actual cause of the fire.
He said the affected IDPs are currently in dire need of assistance.
When contacted, Acting Zonal Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, Ishaya Chinoko, said the emergency response had been dispatched and initial needs assessment conducted.
He added that relief would soon be provided to the affected victims.
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