Three siblings killed in Jigawa building collapse
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The police command in Jigawa has confirmed the death of three teenage boys of the same parent in a building collapse which occurred in Birnikudu LGA.
Police spokesman Lawan Shiisu, who confirmed the incident in Dutse, said three others survived the incident.
Mr Shiisu said the incident was reported on Tuesday at Birnikudu division by the father of the children, Ahmad Isah of Kafar Bai quarters.
“Today, at about 12:05 p.m., one Ahmad Isah of Kofar Bai quarters, Birnin Kudu LGA, reported at Brinin Kudu Division that one of the rooms in his house had collapsed.
“On receipt of the tragic report, a team of policemen raced to the scene and, in conjunction with Good Samaritan, launched a rescue operation and were able to evacuate seven persons. The victims were quickly rushed to the Birninkudu General Hospital for medical attention,” Mr Shiisu said.
He explained that on arrival, the attending physician confirmed that three of the seven were dead.
The siblings were Khalifa Ahmad, 13; Tijjani Ahmad, 12; and Rabiu Ahmad, 12.
According to the police officer, the remains of the deceased have been handed over to their family for burial, and the four surviving victims have been admitted and are responding to treatment.
(NAN)
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