Tragedy as 11 killed in sandfall at block-making site in Kaduna

A heartbreaking tragedy has struck Yar-doka Village in Damau District, Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State, where 11 lives were lost in a sudden sandfall at a local block-making site.

The Kaduna State Police Command confirmed the incident on Wednesday through its spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According to him, the victims were laborers working at the site when a large section of sand collapsed and buried them alive.

The fatal incident occurred on Monday, June 2, 2025, around 1:45 p.m. Authorities were alerted by the Village Head of Yar-doka, Alhaji Lawal Damau, who immediately reported the disaster to the police.

“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 said that the victims were working at the block site when the sand suddenly gave way, burying them under its weight.

He said the seven injured persons were currently receiving treatment at the Primary Health Centre in the village.

According to him, the cause of the incident is still under investigation, adding that the concerned authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

“The local government and state authorities had been informed, and further developments would be communicated as the investigation unfolds.

“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.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the deceased and those affected by this devastating tragedy,” Hassan said.

(NAN)