Writing By Khadijah Aliyu; Editing By Godwin Duru
Tragedy struck Ridawa village in Ghari Local Government Area following the collapse of a sand pit that reportedly buried an unspecified number of brick workers.
The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, happened while the victims were digging earth for brick-making.
Eyewitness accounts indicate that the workers were inside the pit when it suddenly caved in, trapping many of them underground.
There are growing fears 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 working tirelessly to reach those still buried beneath the rubble.
As of the time of filing this report, some victims were yet to be rescued, heightening concerns about their chances of survival.
The member representing Ghari/Tsanyawa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Sani Bala, confirmed the incident, stating that about ten persons were believed to be trapped underground.
He called for urgent government intervention to rescue the victims and prevent further loss of lives.
However, when contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Abdullahi, said the agency had yet to receive an official report of the incident.
Khadijah Aliyu
