Mother, 5 Children killed in Katsina building collapse

A mother and five of her children were killed following downpour that led to the collapse of building in Dankama village, Kaita Local Government area of Katsina State. Daily Trust gathered that the fatal collapse happened around 2:00 am on Monday at the home of one Muhammad Sani Garba The victims were killed in their […]

A mother and five of her children were killed following downpour that led to the collapse of building in Dankama village, Kaita Local Government area of Katsina State.

Daily Trust gathered that the fatal collapse happened around 2:00 am on Monday at the home of one Muhammad Sani Garba

The victims were killed in their sleep.

The four other victims were rushed to the hospital for treatment.

Speaking with newsmen the bereaved father, Muhammad Sani, said he was away from home when the wall fell on his family.

“This happened to about ten people, but sadly six didn’t make it. Right now, four are in the hospital receiving treatment,” he told reporters.

The names of the deceased were given as Mariya Sani, 45, (the mother), Mujahid Sani, 20, Zahariya Sani, 18, Hauwa Sani, 15, Amira Sani, and Nura Sani, 5 years old.

The tragedy has sparked outpouring of grief from friends, relatives, and the wider community, many of whom have been trooping to the Dankama residence to offer condolences.

Despite the devastating loss, Muhammad Sani expressed gratitude to God and prayed for the souls of his wife and children.

“I see this as a will of Allah’s. May He grant them eternal rest,” he said.

Confirming the incident, the Executive Director of the state emergency management agency (SEMA), Hajiya Binta Dangani, said the staff of the agency were at the scene of the tragic event to assess the situation.