By Wole Mosadomi

Kontagora in Niger State was thrown into mourning after a  family of four was consumed by fire in their residence.

Malam Mohammed Sani Abdulrahaman, his wife, Shefinat, and  two children were said to have been trapped in their one bed-room apartment after  power surge in their apartment around 2.30 a.m on the fateful day.

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello, in a condolence message, described the incident as unfortunate,   especially with the loss of 47-year-old Mohammed Nafir and his two-year-old  sister.

In the message signed by his Chief   Press Secretary, Jibrin Baba Ndace, the governor expressed the determination of his administration to overhaul the state Fire Service and re-position it for the challenges ahead.