Home News Building Collapse in Kano Kills Two, Injures Others
News

Building Collapse in Kano Kills Two, Injures Others

449

A building collapse in Kano State has resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left two others injured. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Thursday in the Nomansland area of Fagge Local Government during heavy rainfall.

Authorities report that the two-storey structure collapsed due to flooding from an overflowing waterway nearby. Saminu Yusif Abudullahi, the Public Relations Officer for the Kano State Fire Service, confirmed that rescue operations are ongoing. He said that the two survivors are currently receiving medical attention.

This incident comes on the heels of severe flooding in the region. Flooding has already claimed 31 lives and destroyed over 5,280 homes, according to the Kano State Emergency Management Agency. Kani officials are urging residents to remain vigilant as heavy rains persist.

 

Read MoreJigawa Residents Call Out to Government as Flooding Claims 25 Lives, Displaces 4,000

About The Author

Related Articles

NiDCOM Boss Abike Dabiri-Erewa Amplifies Ethnic Slur Against Nigeria’s Igbo Group
News

NiDCOM Boss Abike Dabiri-Erewa Amplifies Ethnic Slur Against Nigeria’s Igbo Group

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has been...

"galamsey" in Ghana continues to be a thorn in the side of national and international attention
News

Ghana’s Environment Ministry Moves to Revoke Mining Law in Fight Against Illegal Mining

The Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology has initiated a decisive legal...

BBC Media Action Exposed Leaked Docs Reveal UK-Backed Radio Show 'Story Story' Swayed Nigerian Votes
ExclusiveNews

BBC Media Action Exposed: Leaked Docs Reveal UK Government Funded Radio Drama ‘Story Story’ To Influence Nigerian Voters

An explosive investigation by The Grayzone has revealed that BBC Media Action,...

Niger
News

Niger Establishes National Observatory Of Communication, Appoints Ibrahim Manzo Diallo As President

Niger’s President Abdourahamane Tchiani has signed a decree establishing the National Observatory...