Brick workers feared d3ad as pit collapses in Kano

An unspecified number of brick workers were reportedly buried after a pit collapsed in Ridawa village, Ghari Local Government Area of Kano State. 

The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, March 25, 2026 while the victims were engaged in digging earth for brick-making.

According to Punch, the victims were inside the pit when it suddenly caved in, trapping many of them underground.

There are growing fears that several of the trapped workers may have d!ed, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries in the collapsed pit. 

According to reports from the area, rescue efforts have since commenced, as locals and emergency responders struggled to reach those still buried beneath the rubble.

The member representing Ghari/ Tsanyawa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Sani Bala, who confirmed the incident, said about 10 persons were believed to be trapped underground.

He called for the government’s urgent intervention in rescuing the victims and preventing further loss of lives.

The Public Relations Officer of Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Abdullahi, said the service has yet to receive a report on the incident.

“We have not received any report on the incident. The Ghari office has not received a report on the incident, adding that as soon as we get details on the incident, we shall let you know,” Abdullahi said.