The Jigawa Police Command has prevented a community in Birniwa local government area from burying seven people alive.

It was gathered an argument ensued between the police and the seven families whose relations were trapped in a collapsed building at Bursali village in Birniwa local government area.

The trapped victims were rescued by the villagers and prepared for burial.

Jigawa Police spokesman, DPS Lawal Shi’isu Adam, said: “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. (Text, excluding headline: The Nation)