At Bursali village in Birniwa local government area of Jigawa, operatives of the police command prevented villagers from burying seven lifeless bodies who were rescued in a collapsed building.
According to the Jigawa Police spokesman DPS Lawal Shi’isu Adam said in a statement, “A local moulds building collapsed at Bursali and trapped the seven of the occupants.
“On receipt of the report a team of policemen mobilised and rushed to the scene. On arrival, seven were found lifeless and one seriously injured.”
DSP Shi’isu stated the community started preparing the lifeless victims for burial while the police insisted on taking them to the hospital for confirmation.
“The Police emphasised on going to hospital for confirmation. After a hot argument the police won and took them to Birniwa general.
“on the arrival of the hospital, the doctor examined that the said dead people are all alive.
“To the extent that four of them could even talk at the hospital.”
The statement called on the public to allow the security and medical teams perform their legitimate duties.
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