A fire erupted early Thursday at Queen Elizabeth Hall, a female-only undergraduate hostel at the University of Ibadan, damaging the offices of the Hall Warden and the Secretary. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, sparking concerns about safety within the university’s residential facilities.

Mrs. Joke Akinpelu, the university’s Director of Public Relations, confirmed the incident and assured the public that investigations are ongoing to identify the cause. “The offices of both the Hall Warden and the Secretary sustained damage,” she said, reiterating the university’s commitment to ensuring the safety of students.

Authorities have urged the university community to remain vigilant and report any unusual activities as further updates are awaited. Assistance is being provided to those affected by the incident.