Three killed, 13 rescued as building collapses in Kano

By Desmond Mgboh, Kano
Three persons were confirmed dead while 13 other victims were rescued following the collapse of a building in the Kwanar Yashi area of Fagge LGA in Kano State.
Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Yusuf Abdullahi, confirmed the tragedy in a statement yesterday.
He listed the deceased to include Affan Yusuf, Hassana Yusuf and Ummulkursum Yusuf, all aged 5 years,   6 years and nine months.
The survivors, according to him included Al-Mustapha Yusuf, 15; Ummusalama Yusuf, 10; Hafsat Yusuf, 9; Khadija Yusuf, 7; and Madina Yusuf, 6.
He added that eight victims, whose names could not be immediately ascertained, were equally rescued ...