
Kwara leaders express grief over Ilorin building collapse
Three prominent Kwara leaders have mourned the victims of a building collapse in Ilorin. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, and Saliu Mustapha all expressed sadness over the loss of four family members in the tragedy. The incident left four others injured, with emergency responders praised for their efforts. The leaders called for stricter building safety compliance and offered condolences to affected families.
What we know
- AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq visited the injured victims and assured them of government support and medical care.
- The building collapse trapped eight members of the same family, with four rescued alive and four confirmed dead.
- Saliu Mustapha and Yakubu Danladi-Salihu both commiserated with the families and praised the swift response of emergency teams.
- The tragedy highlighted the need for stricter adherence to construction safety standards in Kwara State.
- Leaders urged residents to report structural weaknesses and cooperate with authorities to prevent future incidents.