Tragedy struck Dankama town in Katsina State as a mother and her five children lost their lives when their house collapsed during a heavy downpour in the early hours of Tuesday.
The incident occurred around 2 a.m. while the family was asleep. According to reports, the building caved in due to the intensity of the rainfall, claiming six lives and leaving others injured.
The father of the children, Muhammad Sani, confirmed the heartbreaking incident to journalists in Katsina. He said he was away from home at the time and returned to find the devastating aftermath.
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“This affected about 10 people, but sadly, six didn’t survive. Three others are currently receiving treatment in the hospital,” he said.
The deceased have been identified as Mariya Sani, 45; Mujahid, 20; Zahariya, 18; Hauwa, 15; Amira, and five-year-old Nura Sani. Muhammad Sani expressed deep sorrow over the loss but said, “I surrender to Allah’s will. May He grant them eternal rest.”
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the incident has thrown the entire community into mourning, with neighbours and relatives trooping to the family house to offer condolences and support.
Confirming the incident, the Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Hajiya Binta Dangani, said a team from the agency had visited the affected family to assess the situation and offer immediate assistance.
