Kano building collapses kill five people

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Five people died and ten others were injured following two separate building collapses in Kano State, Nigeria, on Saturday. The incidents occurred in the Kumbotso and Fagge Local Government Areas.

The first collapse took place in Gaida, Kumbotso, where a building under construction measuring approximately 50 by 50 feet fell on six workers. Four workers—Sunusi Surajo, 18; Bashir Ibrahim, 20; Ibrahim Ibrahim, 25; and Abubakar, 30—were confirmed dead. Two others, Muhammad Hassan, 17, and Khalid Abubakar, 19, were rescued alive.

The second incident occurred at the Khadija Idris Bala Islamiyya School in Kurna, Fagge LGA. Nine students were affected by the collapse; eight were rescued, but 14-year-old Khadija Muhammad died after being rescued unconscious.

Reports indicate the collapses may have occurred during heavy rainfall. The Kano State Fire Service has launched an investigation into the causes and urged contractors and building owners to strictly adhere to safety precautions and approved building standards.

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Kano State · Kano State Fire Service · Khadija Idris Bala Islamiyya School · Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital · Saminu Abdullahi

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[● 3 SOURCES] Two separate building collapses occurred in Kano State on Saturday. newscentraltv.com · www.thecable.ng
[● 3 SOURCES] Five people died in the two incidents. newscentraltv.com · www.thecable.ng
[○ 1 SOURCE] The building collapses occurred during heavy rainfall. dailytrust.com
[● 3 SOURCES] A 14-year-old student died at Khadija Idris Bala Islamiyya School in Kurna, Fagge Local Government Area. newscentraltv.com · www.thecable.ng
[● 3 SOURCES] Four workers died at a construction site in Gaida, Kumbotso Local Government Area. newscentraltv.com · www.thecable.ng
[● 2 SOURCES] Ten people were rescued following the two collapses. www.thecable.ng
[○ 1 SOURCE] A total of five people died and ten others were injured across the two incidents. www.thecable.ng
[● 3 SOURCES] Four workers died in the Gaida building collapse, while two were rescued alive. newscentraltv.com · www.thecable.ng
[● 3 SOURCES] One 14-year-old student died in the school building collapse. newscentraltv.com · www.thecable.ng
[● 3 SOURCES] A building at Khadija Idris Bala Islamiyya School in Kurna, Fagge LGA, collapsed. newscentraltv.com · www.thecable.ng
[● 3 SOURCES] A building under construction in Gaida, Kumbotso LGA, collapsed on six workers. newscentraltv.com · www.thecable.ng
[● 3 SOURCES] The causes of the collapses are currently under investigation. newscentraltv.com · www.thecable.ng