Five members of the same family who lost their lives in the building collapse at Popo Giwa area of Ilorin, Kwara State, have been buried according to Islamic rites.
The victims were among those trapped when the two-storey building collapsed in the area on Tuesday. Their bodies were later recovered from the rubble by rescue workers.
The deceased were laid to rest at the Muslim Cemetery, Oko-Olowo, Ilorin, amid grief from relatives, friends and sympathisers.
The Janazah prayer was led by renowned Islamic scholar and University of Ilorin lecturer, Prof. Abubakr Imam Ali-Agan.
In his sermon after the funeral prayer, Ali-Agan urged Muslims to remain steadfast in their faith and accept Allah’s will, particularly in moments of tragedy and grief.
He described death as inevitable, urging the bereaved family to draw strength from the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, which, he said, offered hope and consolation to families who lose loved ones in tragic circumstances.
“Muslims must have absolute faith in Allah and accept His will in every situation and under all circumstances,” Ali-Agan said.
The scholar also called on the government to intensify public enlightenment campaigns on building safety and other measures that could help prevent disasters and minimise loss of lives.
He stressed the need for greater awareness among residents on how to identify and respond to potential dangers associated with buildings and other environmental hazards.
The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, was represented at the funeral by Alhaji AbdulRazaq Jiddah.
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Five Family Members Killed in Ilorin Building Collapse Buried
Five members of the same family who lost their lives in the building collapse at Popo Giwa area of Ilorin, Kwara State, have been buried according to Islamic rites.
The victims were among those trapped when the two-storey building collapsed in the area on Tuesday. Their bodies were later recovered from the rubble by rescue workers.
The deceased were laid to rest at the Muslim Cemetery, Oko-Olowo, Ilorin, amid grief from relatives, friends and sympathisers.
The Janazah prayer was led by renowned Islamic scholar and University of Ilorin lecturer, Prof. Abubakr Imam Ali-Agan.
In his sermon after the funeral prayer, Ali-Agan urged Muslims to remain steadfast in their faith and accept Allah’s will, particularly in moments of tragedy and grief.
He described death as inevitable, urging the bereaved family to draw strength from the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, which, he said, offered hope and consolation to families who lose loved ones in tragic circumstances.
“Muslims must have absolute faith in Allah and accept His will in every situation and under all circumstances,” Ali-Agan said.
The scholar also called on the government to intensify public enlightenment campaigns on building safety and other measures that could help prevent disasters and minimise loss of lives.
He stressed the need for greater awareness among residents on how to identify and respond to potential dangers associated with buildings and other environmental hazards.
The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, was represented at the funeral by Alhaji AbdulRazaq Jiddah.
