SANDFALL CLAIMS 11 LIVES IN KADUNA.

The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed that a sand fall at a local block making site in Yar-doka Village, has claimed 11 lives. 

The command’s spokesman, Mansir Hassan, confirmed that the incident occurred on Monday, and the police were informed by the Village Head, Lawal Damau, noting that several others sustained injuries, with seven of them currently receiving treatment at a local health center.

Hassan said the cause of the incident is currently being investigated, and authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. 

Emphasizing the importance of ensuring safety measures at construction sites to prevent such accidents, he said that the police have informed local and state authorities, and further developments will be communicated as the investigation unfolds.