A two-story building has collapsed in the Sabon Gari area of Kano State, killing three children.
It was gathered that a 15-year-old girl remains trapped under the rubble, while her parents have been rescued and are currently receiving medical attention.
According to local sources, the building housed a family of six who were caught in their sleep when the structure caved in. The collapse has been attributed to a presumed landslide triggered by recent heavy rainfall in the region.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed this to Channels Television yesteray. “Our hearts are heavy with sorrow as we report that three children have lost their lives in this tragic accident,” said Nura Abdullahi, NEMA Territorial Coordinator.
“We are working tirelessly to rescue the girl still trapped and provide support to the surviving family members.”
The parents of the deceased children, identified as Mr. and Mrs. Aliyu Mine, were rescued alive and are currently hospitalised.
Loveday Okoh, a relative of the family, expressed relief that the parents were found alive but lamented the loss of the children.
“It’s devastating. We are grateful for the rescue efforts, but the pain of losing these young lives is unbearable,” Okoh said.
Rescue operations have been led by NEMA, the Red Cross, and the Nigerian Police.
Musa Abdullahi, Executive Secretary of the Red Cross, praised the coordinated efforts of the teams involved.
“Our teams have been on the ground since the incident, working in challenging conditions to save lives and provide assistance,” Abdullahi stated.
Also, the Managing Director of the Kano State Urban Planning Development Authority, Ibrahim Abdullahi, emphasised the broader implications of the disaster.
“This incident underscores the critical need for stringent building safety regulations and better urban planning,” Abdullahi noted.
“We must learn from this tragedy to prevent future occurrences and ensure the safety of our communities.”
As rescue teams continue their work, the community remains on edge, anxiously awaiting further updates.
