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Five people have lost their lives while 10 others were rescued following two separate building collapses in Kano State.
The incidents occurred on Saturday in Gaida, Kumbotso Local Government Area, and Kurna, Fagge Local Government Area. At the first site, six workers were trapped, with two rescued alive while four others were later confirmed dead.
The second collapse occurred at the Khadija Idris Bala Islamiyya School in Kurna, where nine students were trapped. Eight were rescued, while a 14-year-old student was pronounced dead.
The Kano State Fire Service said investigations were underway to determine the cause of the collapse and advised builders and property owners to observe proper safety standards, especially during the rainy season.
