Family of Eight Faces Tragedy in Ilorin Building Collapse
In Ilorin, a family of eight faced tragedy when their home collapsed early in the morning. Abdulfatai Abdulraheem, a neighbor, heard a loud noise at 5:20 am and rushed to the scene, discovering the family trapped under rubble.
Muhammad Bolakale, the father, was found alive but his wife and children were still missing. Neighbors called for help, and emergency services were contacted, including the National Emergency Management Agency.
An excavator arrived around 9 am to assist in the rescue. Tragically, five family members were confirmed dead, including the eldest daughter, Misturah Abisola.
Two children were rescued alive, one of whom suffered a fracture, while another family member died before reaching the hospital. The rescue operation revealed the scale of the disaster, with the community coming together in a desperate attempt to save the trapped individuals.
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