The Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed the tragic death of three teenage boys from the same family following a building collapse in Birnin Kudu Local Government Area. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Lawan Shiisu, shared the details of the incident on Tuesday in Dutse, adding that three other individuals survived the collapse.

According to Shiisu, the incident was reported by the boys' father, Ahmad Isah, a resident of Kofar Bai quarters, Birnin Kudu. The collapse occurred in one of the rooms of their family home.

"Today, at around 12:05 p.m., Ahmad Isah of Kofar Bai quarters, Birnin Kudu LGA, reported at Birnin Kudu Division that a room in his house had collapsed," Shiisu said.

Upon receiving the distress call, a team of police officers, together with local residents, quickly arrived at the scene. They launched a rescue operation and successfully evacuated seven individuals from the rubble. The victims were rushed to Birnin Kudu General Hospital for urgent medical care.

Tragically, upon arrival, the attending physician confirmed that three of the victims had passed away. The deceased were identified as Khalifa Ahmad, 13, Tijjani Ahmad, 12, and Rabiu Ahmad, 12.

The remains of the deceased have since been handed over to their family for burial, while the four surviving victims have been admitted to the hospital and are responding to treatment.

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