THREE CHILDREN KILLED, TWO INJURED IN KANO BUILDING COLLAPSE

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Three children were killed when a two-story building fell in the Sabon Gari district of Kano State.

According to reports, a 15-year-old daughter remains trapped under the rubble, while her parents have been rescued and are receiving medical attention.

According to local sources, the building housed a family of six, who were sleeping when it collapsed. The collapse has been attributed to a suspected landslip caused by recent high rainfall in the area.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) verified this to Channels Television 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 slain children, Mr. and Mrs. Aliyu Mine, were recovered alive and are currently hospitalised.

Loveday Okoh, a family member, expressed joy that the parents were recovered alive but mourned the death 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.

NEMA, the Red Cross, and Nigerian Police have led rescue operations.

Musa Abdullahi, the Red Cross’s Executive Secretary, lauded the teams’ synchronised efforts.

“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.