Kano Fire Service rescues 16 from collapsed building

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

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

The Service explained that emergency responders were swiftly mobilised after receiving a distress call from staff member Aminu Sani Warure.

It noted that, on arrival, they found that a building measuring approximately 20 × 30 feet had collapsed.

The Service stated that, among the victims, thirteen 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 names were not immediately confirmed.

Three children, namely 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 further stated.

The Service said the cause of the collapse was still under investigation.