A building owned by the Ayanshina’s family in Ojodu Abiodun, Ifo Local Government Area, Ogun State, on Saturday, collapsed and killed their two daughters, causing the family to go into mourning.
According to reports, the tragic incident was caused by a mudslide after a heavy rainfall.
The 16-year-old Suliyat and her 25-year-old elder sister, Nofisat, were trapped in the collapsed building.
Report has it that the two victims were said to be within the structure when the Saturday downpour started before the building caved in.
It was gathered that it took some time for neighbors to free the sisters, who were hurt and trapped within the collapsed structure.
It was also gathered that the residents rushed both injured sisters to the Tomade Hospital, Ojodu Abiodun, which is close by as soon as they were rescued from the wreckage.
However, Suliyat and Nofisat were confirmed dead by a doctor on duty.
An eyewitness (under anonymity) claimed that everyone was taken off guard by the incident, adding that residents did everything they could to save both victims from the rubble.
The source said, “The sisters were inside the house when the incident happened. We all jointly made efforts to rescue them from the wreckage. We immediately took them to the hospital. It’s so sad that we lost them.”
Meanwhile, after the matter was reported to the police, the family insisted that the deceased be buried according to Islamic rites.
Speaking, the state Public Relations Officer, Odutola Omolola, who confirmed the incident, said the family insisted that the victims be buried immediately.
