The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed that eleven people lost their lives in a devastating sand collapse at a local block production site in Yar-doka Village, Damau District of Kubau Local Government Area.
Police Public Relations Officer DSP Mansir Hassan provided details of the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Kaduna. According to Hassan, the tragedy occurred on Monday afternoon following a distress call from the community leader.
“At about 1:45 p.m., information was received from the village head of Yar-doka, Alhaji Lawal Damau. It was to the effect that sand had caved in at a local block site, resulting in the deaths of 11 individuals, with several others sustaining injuries,” Hassan stated.
The police spokesperson explained that the victims were actively working at the site when the sudden sand collapse buried them under its weight. Seven injured survivors are currently receiving medical attention at the village’s primary health center.
Hassan noted that authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the incident. “The local government and state authorities had been informed, and further developments would be communicated as the investigation unfolds,” he added.
The police officer emphasized the need for improved safety measures at construction sites, stating: “This tragic incident highlights the importance of ensuring that safety measures are put in place at construction sites to prevent such accidents in the future.”
Expressing sympathy for the affected families, Hassan said: “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the deceased and those affected by this devastating tragedy.”
