A residential building at Dandishe, Kwanar Yashi in Fagge Local Government area of Kano State has collapsed, leaving 16 people injured.
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Spokesman of the Kano State Fire Service, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, confirmed the incident in a statement.
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He said the service received a distress call at about 4:32 am from one of its staff, Aminu Sani Warure.
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Abdullahi said operatives were immediately mobilized to the scene where they found a 20×30 ft structure reduced to rubble.
According to him, 13 victims, including children, were rescued.
They include Al-Mustapha Yusuf (15), Khadija Yusuf (7), Ummusalama Yusuf (10), Madina Yusuf (6), Hafsat Yusuf (9), and eight others whose identities were not immediately known.
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Three others, Affan Yusuf (5), Hassana Yusuf (7), and Ummulkursum Yusuf (9 months), were rescued unconscious.
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He said all the victims were handed over to Usman Ibrahim, a relative of their father, for further medical attention.
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Abdullahi said the cause of the collapse is under investigation, advising residents to take extra precautions during the rainy season to avert similar tragedies.