Tragedy struck in the Bursali village, Birniwa Local Government Area of Jigawa State when a groom and six others were found dead after traditional marriage on Saturday around 4.47 am after a building collapsed.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the happening to DAILY POST.
According to him, the building collapsed following downpour that lasted for hours.
He added that the incident happened Saturday morning at about 0547hrs, a local mud building collapsed at the Bursali village Birniwa Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
He said seven people died on the spot while one person was injured.
Shiisu said detectives rushed to the scene and conveyed the victims to Birniwa General Hospital where they were confirmed dead by a medical doctor.
He said the other injured person is receiving treatment.