Fire guts hostel at St Louis College, Jos

By Golok NanmwaJOS — Fire has gutted one of the hostels at St Louis College, Jos, Plateau State, destroying furniture, mattresses and other valuables.The fire reportedly broke out at the school, located after Standard Junction, Jos, at about 6pm on Thursday.The incident occurred while the students were on holiday, averting possible casualties.An eyewitness, Taiwo Olayinka, who spoke to our correspondent, said several properties were destroyed in the affected hostel.He said, “An unfo