A building collapse in Jigawa State has claimed the lives of three children of the same parents, all males.
The tragedy occurred in Birnin Kudu Local Government of the state.
According to DSP Lawan Shiisu, the spokesman of the Jigawa State Police Command, who confirmed the incident, while the trio, identified as Khalifa Ahmad, 13, Tijjani Ahmad, 12 and Rabiu Ahmad, also 12, four others survived.
Shiisu said the father of the deceased, Ahmad Isah of Kafar Bai quarters, reported the tragedy at Birnin Kudu Division on Tuesday.
He said: “Today at about 12:05 p.m., one Ahmad Isah of Kofar Bai quarters, Birnin Kudu LGA reported at Brinin Kudu Division that one of the rooms in his house had collapsed.
“On receipt of the tragic report, a team of policemen raced to the scene and in conjunction with good samaritan launched a rescue operation and were able to evacuate seven persons.
“The victims were quickly rushed to the Birnin Kudu General Hospital for medical attention.”
Three of the victims were confirmed dead by the doctor on arrival.
The remains of the dead were handed over to their family for burial while the survivors have been admitted to hospital for treatment.