Tragedy struck Ridawa village in Ghari Local Government Area of Kano State after an unspecified number of brick workers were reportedly buried when a pit collapsed in the early hours of Wednesday.
The victims were said to be digging earth for brick-making when the pit suddenly caved in, trapping many of them underground. Fears have grown that several of the trapped workers may have died, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries.
Local sources said rescue efforts commenced shortly after the incident, with residents and emergency responders struggling to reach those buried beneath the rubble. However, as of the time of filing this report, some victims were yet to be rescued, raising concerns over their chances of survival.
A member of the House of Representatives representing Ghari/Tsanyawa Federal Constituency, Sani Bala, confirmed the incident, stating that about 10 persons were believed to be trapped underground. He called for urgent government intervention to rescue the victims and prevent further loss of lives.
When contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Abdullahi, said the agency had yet to receive any official report on the incident.
“We have not received any report on the incident. The Ghari office has not received a report. As soon as we get details, we shall let you know,” Abdullahi said.
