Grief swept through the Karauka community in Zaria on Wednesday after a woman and three of her children lost their lives when a neighbour’s mud wall collapsed onto their home during heavy rainfall.
The victims were identified as Mallama Habiba Nuhu, her daughters Hauwa’u Nuhu and Aina’u Nuhu, and her granddaughter, Za’uma.
A relative, Malam Ahmed Ibrahim, said the incident occurred between 3:30 a.m. and 4:00 a.m., describing it as devastating. “The victims died instantly as they were buried under the rubble,” he stated.
The head of the household, Mallam Nuhu Dogara, survived the collapse. He was rescued and taken to hospital for treatment and later discharged in time to attend the funeral.
Bello Garba, the Zone 1 Coordinator of the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), said he had not yet received official notification of the incident but promised a prompt on-site assessment.
The deceased were laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites.
