Tragic: 4 children die in Jigawa building collapse

File photo: collapsed building
File photo: collapsed building

by Isi Esene

Four children reportedly died yesterday in Danzomo village of Sule-Tankarkar Local Government Area of Jigawa State when a building collapsed during a heavy downpour.

The children were identified as Abdullahi Abdu (6), Bashir Abdullahi (3), Maimuna Mansur (4) and Kabiru Yasir (6).

Witnesses say the house which was built with mud collapsed around 8pm shortly after the rain that lasted for hours.

According to Sabiu Danladi, one of the witnesses resident in the area, the children were said to be playing in one of thee rooms when the building came tumbling down on them.

Habib Basiru, another resident, said they tried to rescue them but the effort did not yield positive result.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Mr. Abdul Jinjiri, confirmed the incident.

He said another child who sustained injury was taken to a hospital.

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