# Building and wall collapses in Kano > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/building-and-wall-collapses-in-kano > Updated: 2026-08-16T18:24:50.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3. A series of structural failures in Kano State has resulted in casualties and emergency rescues. In July, a fencing wall collapsed during the demolition of a residential building in the Kofar Mata Zango area, trapping one worker who was subsequently rescued and treated. In early August, a residential building measuring approximately 20 by 30 feet collapsed in the Dan Dishe, Kwanar Yashi area of Fagge Local Government Area. The Kano State Fire Service rescued 16 people, including 13 who were alive—six of whom were children—and three unconscious children. On August 15, 2026, two separate collapses occurred in the Kumbotso and Fagge Local Government Areas, reportedly during heavy rainfall. In Gaida, Kumbotso, a 50 by 50 foot building under construction fell on six workers, resulting in the deaths of four individuals: Sunusi Surajo, 18; Bashir Ibrahim, 20; Ibrahim Ibrahim, 25; and Abubakar, 30. Two others were rescued alive. In a second incident at the Khadija Idris Bala Islamiyya School in Kurna, Fagge LGA, nine students were affected. While eight were rescued, 14-year-old Khadija Muhammad died after being recovered unconscious. Authorities have launched investigations into these incidents. The Kano State Fire Service has urged contractors, building owners, and residents to strictly adhere to safety precautions and approved building standards, particularly during the rainy season. ## Claims - Two separate building collapses occurred in Kano State on Saturday. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Five people died in the two incidents. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Four workers died at a construction site in Gaida, Kumbotso Local Government Area. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A 14-year-old student died at Khadija Idris Bala Islamiyya School in Kurna, Fagge Local Government Area. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A building under construction in Gaida, Kumbotso LGA, collapsed on six workers. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Four workers died in the Gaida building collapse, while two were rescued alive. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A building at Khadija Idris Bala Islamiyya School in Kurna, Fagge LGA, collapsed. (corroborated by 3 sources) - One 14-year-old student died in the school building collapse. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The causes of the collapses are currently under investigation. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Ten people were rescued following the two collapses. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The building collapses occurred during heavy rainfall. (single source) - A total of five people died and ten others were injured across the two incidents. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-16: Kano building collapses kill five people Five people, including four workers and a 14-year-old student, died in two separate building collapses in Kano State, Nigeria, during heavy rainfall on Saturday. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kano-building-collapses-kill-five-people ### 2026-08-08: Kano building collapse leads to 16 rescues Sixteen people, including several children, were rescued after a residential building collapsed in the Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State, Nigeria, early Saturday morning. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kano-building-collapse-leads-to-16-rescues ### 2026-07-19: Kano demolition wall collapse rescued worker alive A wall collapse during a demolition in Kano trapped worker Sadiq Ahmad, who was rescued alive by the Kano State Fire Service and taken to hospital; investigations and safety warnings follow. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kano-demolition-wall-collapse-rescued-worker-alive --- Cite as: Building and wall collapses in Kano. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/building-and-wall-collapses-in-kano