Many local brick labourers feared killed in Ridawa village, Ghari local government area of Kano state after a sand pit collapse on Wednesday.

Witnesses revealed the ugly incident ensured while the local brick workers were digging the earth inside a deep pit for commercial production left the community in panic.

​The Guardian gathered that the victims known for sand excavation were on their daily routine when the pit suddenly caved in, trapped several of them beneath the debris.

Sani Bala, Ghari/Tsanyawa Federal Constituency Representative, told journalists that preliminary reports suggested that about ten people might still be trapped underground.

The lawmaker who called for urgent intervention from relevant authorities to support the ongoing rescue operation worried about the safety of those trapped in the pit.

​He appealed for the immediate deployment of specialised rescue equipment, including a rescue vehicle, to speed up the evacuation of victims and prevent further loss of lives.

“We need urgent assistance to save those still trapped. The community is doing its best, but professional rescue support is required,” he said.

​While the lawmaker raised alarm for rescue support from relevant authorities, local support continued for more than five hours, with villagers and emergency responders digging through the rubble in an effort to reach those still buried.

However, as of the time of filing this report, several victims had yet to be rescued, heightening fears that the death toll could rise.

​Residents said incidents of pit collapse are not uncommon in rural brick-making sites, where workers often dig deep pits without protective structures or safety supervision.

Authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the incident, while rescue teams continue efforts to locate and evacuate the trapped workers.