BREAKING NEWS: 27 children died in Mosque
Monrovia, September 18(TNR) Over thirty children are reported dead in a mosque as a result of fire incident.
“There were 27 children who were in a mosque learning Koran when the fire got into it. There were two survivals and they have been taken to John F. Kennedy Hospital for treatment,” Moses Carter police spokesman told New Republic in a telephone interview.
He said, the incident occurred in Bassa Town, Paynesville outside Monrovia. Paynesville is a densely populated city with many unauthorized structures.
He said the incident occurred at a place known as Bassa town, in Red light. The police is expected to provide more details later. TNR
Alphonso Toweh
Has been in the profession for over twenty years. He has worked for many international media outlets including: West Africa Magazine, Africa Week Magazine, African Observer and did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Times, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He is the current correspondent for Reuters
He holds first MA with honors in International Relations and a candidate for second master in International Peace studies and Conflict Resolution from the University of Liberia.
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