Fence collapse in Maiduguri kills five children and injures one
Five children died and one was injured after a fence collapsed in the Bulumkutu area of Maiduguri, Borno State. The incident was confirmed by Nahum Daso, spokesperson for the Borno State Police Command, who said the injured child is receiving treatment. Authorities have started investigating the cause of the collapse and are considering possible negligence. Residents are being urged to maintain proper building standards and supervise their children.
What happened
- A fence collapsed on six children in Bulumkutu, Maiduguri, resulting in five deaths and one injury.
- Nahum Daso confirmed the incident and said an investigation is underway.
- The injured child is currently in the hospital receiving treatment.
- Police are examining if negligence or other factors contributed to the collapse.
- Residents have been advised to follow structural standards and keep a close watch on their children.
