Three Dies, Two Sustain Injuries In Kano Building Collapse

A two-story building in the Sabon Gari area of Kano State has collapsed, resulting in the death of three children.

Reports indicate that a 15-year-old girl is still trapped under the debris, while her parents have been rescued and are receiving medical treatment.

Local sources revealed that the building was home to a family of six, who were asleep when the incident occurred. The collapse is believed to have been caused by a landslide, likely due to the recent heavy rains in the area.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed the incident in an interview on Thursday.

“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 hospitalized.

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, emphasized 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.