BREAKING: 6 rescued, others trapped as three-storey building collapse in Kano
- The Kano authority has confirmed the rescue of 6 persons trapped in the collapsed three-storey building in the Kano metropolis on Tuesday, August 30
- The spokesperson of the Kano state fire service, Saminu Yusuf, confirmed the development on Wednesday, August 31
- Yusuf noted that the building, which was under construction, still have many people being trapped in it
Kano, Kano - No less than 6 persons have been rescued alive, while many others are still being trapped in a three-storey building that collapsed in Kano on Tuesday, August 30.
According to The Guardian, the building was under construction.
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The collapsed building is located along the popular Beirut Road by Ibrahim Taiwo in the Kano metropolis.
The Kano state fire service spokesperson, Saminu Yusuf, confirmed the number of rescued persons on Wednesday, August 31, adding that the operation to rescue others is still ongoing.
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An eyewitness said that several people are trapped under the collapsed building.
Deaths recorded, persons injured as building collapses in Lagos
Legit.ng had earlier reported that the collapse of a two-storey building in the Bariga area of Lagos state has claimed the lives of two children.
This tragedy was confirmed by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) on Sunday, August 21.
LASEMA added that some persons who were injured in the collapse have been taken to a hospital for treatment.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) disclosed the tragedy that left some other persons injured.
Tension, fear in Abuja as building collapses, unconfirmed number of workers trapped
Legit.ng earlier reported that an unconfirmed number of workers are currently trapped under the debris of a collapsed building in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.
The building located in the Kubwa area of Abuja was said to have collapsed while under construction.
The residents in the community noted that the victims of the incident who had one form of injury or the other have been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
It was gathered that the building, which was still under construction, had many people, especially artisans who were at work in the facility.
Source: Legit.ng
