Nigeria, Jan. 2 -- A late-night fire outbreak on Thursday claimed the lives of six siblings in Mangu town, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, plunging the community into mourning.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, around the Old Mangu Market area.

Family members said the deceased children were aged between four months and 12 years.

An uncle of the victims, Umar Babangida, told PREMIUM TIMES that the fire started at about 2 a.m.

According to him, the children's mother sustained severe burns while trying to rescue them and is currently receiving treatment at the Allah Nakowa Hospital in Mangu.

"The mother and her nine children were watching television until about 11 p.m. Later, the three male children wen...