Tragedy struck again in Kano on Thursday night following the collapse of a two-story building in Noman’s land area of Sabon Gari, Fagge local government area, killing two persons and injuring scores of others.
The incident was said to have occurred around 2am on Thursday, following several hours of downpour that caused flooding due to the overflow of a nearby waterway.
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Confirming the incident in a telephone interview, the Public Relations Officer, Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Abdullahi said so far two survivors had been rescued as the rescue operation continued.
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“As Iam talking to you two persons have been rescued by our personnel while the rescue operation is still ongoing,” he said.
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On the number of casualties, Abdullahi said he could not confirm the number of deaths until after the rescue operation is completed.
“We are doing everything possible to ensure that no one is left behind in this tragedy,” he said.
