One Feared Dead, Five Trapped as Rice Mill Collapses in Kebbi Capital

One Feared Dead, Five Trapped as Rice Mill Collapses in Kebbi Capital

A partial collapse of a private rice mill in Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State capital, has claimed the life of one worker while five others remain trapped beneath twisted metal wreckage.

The incident occurred on Tuesday at a section of the NIA-AGRI rice mill facility, prompting swift intervention by the Kebbi State Government. Upon receiving distress reports, Deputy Governor Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida led a high-level government delegation to the scene to assess the situation and oversee ongoing rescue operations.

During the on-the-spot assessment, the Deputy Governor expressed the government’s condolences to the management and staff of NIA-AGRI over the tragic incident. He explained that the visit was aimed at evaluating the extent of damage and ensuring that emergency responders were adequately supported.

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The project engineer at the site confirmed to the delegation that one employee died as a result of the collapse, while five others were still buried under the rubble at the time of the visit.

Rescue efforts are being coordinated by the Kebbi State Fire Service in collaboration with Government Emergency Response agencies, who have been working tirelessly to locate and free the trapped workers.

The cause of the rice mill collapse has not yet been established. Senator Tafida stated that a full investigation would be launched once rescue operations are concluded.

The Kebbi State Government reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining the rescue mission until all affected individuals are accounted for. As of the time of filing this report, the fate of the five trapped workers remains unknown.

One Feared Dead, Five Trapped as Rice Mill Collapses in Kebbi Capital