Press Release
*Kano Building Collapse*
A three storey building on Beirut Road at a popular GSM market in Kano metropolis collapsed today Tuesday 30th August, 2022 around 03:05pm.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was alerted of the incident and immediately mobilised emergency responders to the site for rescue operations.
NEMA Search and Rescue team from the Agency's Kano Territorial Office were also deployed to reinforce and coordinate the rescue.
So far, as at 9:10pm this night, eight (8) persons have been rescued and taken to Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital. Sadly, one of them was confirmed death by doctors at the hospital, six with minor injuries were treated and discharged. However, one of them that sustained major injuries with multiple fractures is still being treated at the hospital.
Search and rescue operations is still ongoing to rescue those trapped beneath the rubbles.
The operations is being carried out jointly by search and rescue teams of NEMA, Kano State Emergency Management Agency, Fire Service, Nigerian Police, the military, Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, State Road Transport Authority (KAROTA), Nigerian Red Cross Society, and others.
The collapsed building was under reconstruction as additional floors were being added to the existing structure.
Manzo Ezekiel
Head, NEMA Press Unit
Abuja.
30.08.22
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