Metro
1 Dead, 7 Injured as Building Collapses in Jigawa Following Heavy Rainfall
Kirikasamma Local Government Council provides financial aid to victims and urges caution amid ongoing rains.
One person has lost their life while seven others sustained injuries after a building collapsed in Kabak Village, Kirikasamma Local Government Area, Jigawa State.
The council’s Information Officer, Musa Muhammad, confirmed the incident in Dutse on Sunday, noting that heavy rains in the area contributed to the collapse.
“Seven people suffered serious injuries, and one person tragically died,” Muhammad stated. “The collapse occurred around midnight on Friday. Five of the injured were hospitalized, while two others were treated and discharged.”
Kirikasamma Local Government Chairman, Muhammad Maji, visited the scene to sympathize with the victims. He also provided N500,000 to cover medical expenses and N100,000 in emergency support to the bereaved family.
The council has called on residents to exercise caution during periods of heavy rainfall and to stay vigilant around potentially vulnerable structures.
Stay Updated with the Latest News – Follow Daily Observer on X (formerly Twitter) @DailyObserverNG
-
News2 months agoCommunity Businesses Paralyzed, Residents Call for Urgent Government Intervention as Collapsed Bridge in Osun Halts Ere-Ijesa Trade for Nearly a Year
-
News2 months agoAlaafin Declares Exclusive Right to Appoint Oyo Chief Imam
-
News2 weeks agoDr. Bernard Doro Cleared by Senate, Set to Take Over as FCT Minister
-
Celebrity4 weeks agoInstagram Permanently Deletes Blord’s Account After Posting VDM’s Private Photos
-
World News1 month agoChurch of Nigeria Splits from Church of England Over Gender and Marriage Doctrines
-
Crime2 months agoFrom Andorra to Russia: How Fake Travel Agents Tricked Nigerian Into Paying Millions
-
News2 months agoBridge Collapse Looms in Osun as Shrine Reconstruction Gets Over N600m Funding
-
News3 weeks agoIPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu Loses Legal Team as Lawyers Withdraw from Case
-
News4 weeks agoCollege Provost Suspended in Cross River over Maladministration and Gross Misconduct
-
Metro1 month agoNigeria Cult Clash in Switzerland: Eiye and Vikings Fight in Geneva Over Drug Dispute Leaves Several Injured