Family of six burns to death in Jos

A woman, three of her children, a relation and her housemaid were yesterday burnt to death in a fire outbreak in Jos, the Plateau State capital.
The incident, which occurred at their Ibrahim Taiwo road residence, was apparently caused by a power surge.
Neigbours said the fire ensued shortly after power was restored to the area following an outage the previous night.
A gas cylinder reportedly exploded as the fire spread.
Attempts by the victims to escape were hampered by the fortified security barricade in the house, which has only one entrance.
All occupants of the two bedroom apartment were burnt beyond recognition before men of the Fire Brigade Service and residents could render any assistance or extend any help to save them.
The victims all died while the head of the house was away on official duty.
In line with Muslim tradition, the victims were buried shortly after prayers were offered for the repose of their  souls.