Tragedy struck within the Makwarari quarters within the Kano metropolis on Friday when a one-storey constructing collapsed, killing a 35-year-old girl, Balarabe Tijjani and injuring two of her kids.
It was gathered that the constructing collapsed following a downpour within the space which lasted for a lot of hours from Thursday evening by means of Friday morning.
According to a resident, the mom and her two kids, Abdulnasir and Abdallah, aged 11 and 13, had been rescued and rushed to Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital however the mom succumbed to her accidents.
“After rescuing the victims from the debris, they were transported to Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital. Unfortunately, Tijjani succumbed to her injuries while the children are currently receiving treatment,” the resident mentioned.
Confirming the incident in an announcement on Saturday, the Public Relations Officer of the State Fire Service, Saminu Abdullahi, mentioned the one-storey constructing collapsed at about 9:30 am on Friday.
“Therefore, the constructing crushed three folks, mom, Balaraba Abba about 35 years outdated and two kids, Abdulnasir Jilani about 12 years outdated and Abdullahi Jilani about 9 years outdated.
“With the effort of the people around the area all victims were rescued alive and taken to Murtala Muhammad hospital on the arrival of the brigade,” Abdullahi mentioned.
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