Two Dead, Four Others Still Trapped In Kebbi Rice Mill Collapse

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Police Command in Kebbi State has assured of a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collapse of a rice parboiling mill in Bulasa area of the State.

The Source reports that a substantial portion of the popular Niagri Rice Production Firm located in Bulasa area of Birni-Kebbi the state capital in the wee hours of Tuesday caved in leading to the death of two persons, with one injured victim, and four others still trapped in the collapsed factory.

A statement on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from the Kebbi State Police Command Spokesperson Bashir Usman CSP, informed that the Commissioner of Police, while on an on-the-spot assessment visit to the scene  lauded the efforts of the combined team of rescuers comprising the Police ,the state and Federal Fire Services, and others for their swift intervention and commitment to the rescue operations.

“As at the time of the visit (CP’s visit) ,two persons who were earlier evacuated were confirmed dead by medical doctors.

“One injured victim has been treated and discharged, while four others were still trapped, with rescue efforts ongoing”, the police stated .

This is as the CP assured of enhanced security around the affected area with a promise to commence  investigations into the  unfortunate incident as soon as rescue operations are concluded.

According to Usman, the state Police Commissioner also extended the Command’s condolences to the families, relations, and friends of the victims, with an assurance of rescuing trapped persons.

Although it is not yet clear the extent of the damage recorded in the incident, but it is  strongly believed that several millions of Naira worth of  equipment may have been destroyed in the process.