Brick workers trapped after pit collapse in Kano village
A tragic incident occurred in Ridawa village, Ghari Local Government Area of Kano State, where an excavation pit collapsed, trapping several brick workers underground. The collapse happened while the workers were digging for brick-making materials. Rescue operations began immediately, with both locals and emergency responders working to save those buried. Authorities have expressed concern for the trapped individuals, and calls for urgent intervention have been made.
What happened
- An excavation pit collapsed in Ridawa village, trapping an unspecified number of brick workers.
- Eyewitnesses reported that the workers were inside the pit when it caved in unexpectedly.
- Sani Bala, a member of the House of Representatives, confirmed about 10 people were believed to be trapped.
- Rescue efforts started immediately, but some victims were still unaccounted for as of the latest reports.
- Saminu Abdullahi, spokesperson for the Kano State Fire Service, stated the agency had not yet received an official report on the incident.
