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Building and wall collapses in Kano

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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. The worker who was successfully subsequently rescued and treated at a local hospital. treated. In early August, a larger-scale incident occurred when a residential building measuring approximately 20 by 30 feet collapsed in the Dan Dishe Dishe, Kwanar Yashi area of Fagge Local Government Area. The Kano State Fire Service rescued 16 people from the site, people, including 13 individuals 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 opened launched investigations into the causes of these collapses incidents. The Kano State Fire Service has urged contractors, building owners, and have issued warnings to residents and contractors to strictly adhere to safety measures, precautions and approved building standards, particularly during the rainy season.

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