Another Building Collapse Kills Seven In Jigawa

Seven persons have lost their lives in another building collapse in Jigawa State.

The state police command spokesman DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, who confirmed the incident, said one person was also injured in the incident.

Shiisu said the building collapsed as a result of a heavy downpour that lasted for hours.

He explained that the incident happened Saturday Morning at about 0547hrs, a local mud building collapsed at Bursali village Birniwa local Government area of Jigawa State.

Shiisu said detectives rushed to the scene and conveyed the victims to Birniwa General Hospital where they were confirmed dead by a medical doctor.

He said the other injured person is receiving treatment.