13 Rescued Alive After Building Collapse Traps 16 — Fire Service

The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed that 16 people were trapped after a building collapsed at Dan Dinshe, Kwanar Yashi, in Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State.

The incident occurred at about 4:32am on Saturday, August 8, 2026, according to a statement issued by the Kano State Fire Service.

The Service said emergency responders were swiftly mobilised after receiving a distress call from its staff member, Aminu Sani Warure.

Upon arrival at the scene, responders found that a building measuring approximately 20 by 30 feet had collapsed.

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The Service said 13 of the victims were rescued alive, including six children identified as Al-Mustapha Yusuf, 15; Khadija Yusuf, 7; Ummusalama Yusuf, 10; Madina Yusuf, 6; Hafsat Yusuf, 9; and eight others whose identities were not immediately confirmed.

It added that three other children Affan Yusuf, 5; Hassana Yusuf, 7; and nine-month-old Ummulkursum Yusuf, were rescued unconscious.

“All the victims were handed over to Usman Ibrahim, the brother of their father, for further necessary attention,” the statement said.

The Kano State Fire Service said the cause of the building collapse was still under investigation.