Eight children died and two are in critical condition after a pit collapsed on them while they were collecting sand in the Badariya area of Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, on Saturday. The victims were Almajirai, children under the care of Islamic clerics for Quranic education, who are often used for menial jobs and begging. Dahiru Ambursa, Chairman of Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area, confirmed the incident and stated that the pits have been sealed off to prevent future tragedies.
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