Tragedy struck the Bulumkutu area of Maiduguri, Borno State, as a house wall collapsed, claiming the lives of at least five children and leaving another injured.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Borno State Police Command, ASP Nahum Daso, confirmed the incident on Monday, noting that the injured child is receiving treatment while investigations are underway.
“Yesterday, at 8:00 p.m., we received a report through the Divisional Police Officer of Bulumkutu Division of a wall collapsing and falling on six children,” he said. “Unfortunately, five of the children, below the age of 16, lost their lives, while one of them sustained injuries and is currently at the Specialist Hospital, Maiduguri.”
Highlighting the police’s response, ASP Daso added, “The first action by the command is that we have immediately commenced investigation into the fence collapse and other issues surrounding the trapping of the children in Bulumkutu community. We also want to know if there is any act of negligence or whatever thing that surrounds it.”
He further urged the public to observe safety measures in building construction and child supervision.
“Parents and guardians are to be mindful of structural positioning, maintain good building standards, and keep eyes on their children and wards in communities,” he emphasized.
The incident comes weeks after heavy rainfall on 30 July 2025 caused the collapse of eight buildings, leaving several residents displaced in Maiduguri.
