BY: KHADIJA ALIYU.
At least sixteen people have been rescued alive following the collapse of a residential building at Dan Dishe, Kwanar Yashi in Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State.
Three of the victims were reportedly rescued unconscious and handed over for further necessary attention.
The Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Abdullahi, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Saturday.
He said the Service received an emergency call at about 4:32 a.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2026, reporting the collapse of a building in the area.
According to him, men of the Fire Service from the headquarters were immediately mobilised to the scene.
He said on arrival, the rescue team discovered that a residential building measuring about 20 by 30 feet had collapsed.
The statement said all the rescued victims were handed over to Usman Ibrahim, identified as the brother of their father, for further necessary attention.
The Fire Service said investigation was ongoing to determine the cause of the collapse.
It urged members of the public to observe necessary safety precautions, particularly during the rainy season, to prevent similar incidents.
Khadijah Aliyu
