An elderly man, Nmei Sam, believed to be in his 80s, tragically lost his life in a fire that broke out in his home in the Sawla Sindaa electoral area of the Savannah Region on Saturday. The incident has left the local community in shock.
According to residents, Sam lived alone without electricity, leaving them puzzled as to the cause of the fire. Despite a swift response from local firefighters, they arrived on motorbikes and had to rely on water from nearby homes to combat the blaze, as the district’s fire truck has been out of service for the past month.
Chief’s Caution Amid Harmattan Season
The chief of Sawla, Sawlawura Abdulai Nungbaso, has urged residents to exercise caution with the approach of the harmattan season, a period known for increased fire risks due to dry conditions. He also appealed to the government to prioritize repairs to the faulty fire tender, highlighting the urgent need for reliable fire services in the district.
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Following the incident, Sam’s body has been released to his family for burial in accordance with Vagla customs, underscoring the community’s deep sense of loss and cultural traditions.
