Categories: METRO

Building Collapse: Family Loses Three Girls In Jigawa

Following the collapse of a building at Jigawar Tsada village in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State, at least children have reportedly lost their lives.

According to a community, the leader said the sad incident took place after a heavy downpour on Thursday night.

He said the building collapsed while the children were sleeping and all of the victims died on the spot.

Police spokesman, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the incident to DAILY POST.

He said the building collapsed at Jigawar Tsada village due to the heavy rain which lasted for hours on Wednesday night.

They include 6 years Farida Idi, 3 years Mariya Idi and 1 year, 6 months old baby, Bilkisu Yahaya.

Sponsored

According to him, on receiving the report, detectives moved to the scene, evacuated their bodies, and rushed them to General Hospital Dutse.

He said all three girls were confirmed dead by a medical doctor.

Shiisu said their corpses were released to their relatives for burial according to Islamic rite.

The Commissioner of Police, Jigawa State Police Command, CP Aliyu Sale Tafida condoled with the parent, family, and relatives and prayed to the Almighty Allah to give them the fortitude to bear the loss.

 

SPONSORED
Nobert Okechukwu

Recent Posts

Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface Sidelined Due To Leg Injury

Victor Boniface of Bayer Leverkusen will miss "a few games" following his return from international…

2 hours ago

Court Remands 109 Suspected Foreign Hackers In Jail For Cybercrime

ABUJA–On Friday, the Federal High Court in Abuja placed 109 suspected foreign hackers who tried…

3 hours ago

Simon Ekpa, A Terrorist With Zero Knowledge Of Biafra, Enugu Welcomes Arrest

Enugu State Government has commended the Government of the Republic of Finland for the arrest…

3 hours ago

Italy, Netherlands, Others To Enforce ICC Arrest Warrants Against Netanyahu

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and former…

6 hours ago

PCRC Provides Food Products To Widows Of Ex-Police Officers

The Abia State Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) has donated food items and other household…

6 hours ago

“Downgrade Band A Customers If You Can’t Spply 20-Hour Power“ NERC Tells Discos

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has mandated a downgrade of Band A category customers if…

6 hours ago