A building collapse in Makwarari area of Kano State has resulted in the death of a woman and causing injuries to her two children.
The incident occurred at the home of Tijjani Magaji, a staff of the Kano State Ministry of Information who works as a cameraman.
The continuous downpour, which began late Thursday night and persisted into Friday morning, caused the structure to collapse.
Magaji’s 35-year-old wife, Balaraba Tijjani, was killed in the collapse. Their two sons, Abdulnasir, 11, and Abdallah, 13, sustained injuries and were quickly rescued from the rubbles by neighbours who rushed them to the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital for emergency medical care. Despite prompt medical intervention, Balaraba succumbed to her injuries, which included severe spinal cord damage.
Tijjani Magaji described the incident as an act of fate, expressing his deep sorrow but accepting the tragedy as the will of God. He prayed for quick recovery for his children and thanked the local community for their swift action and support during the crisis.
Magaji also appealed to the government for assistance to rebuild his home amid rising living costs. “With the current economic situation, rebuilding will be challenging. I plead with government to provide some help,” he stated.