{
  "id": 1373725,
  "title": "Five die as two buildings collapse in Kano",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/five-die-as-two-buildings-collapse-in-kano",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T23:38:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/five-die-as-two-buildings-collapse-in-kano/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Two separate building collapses occurred in Kano State on Saturday, resulting in five deaths and multiple rescues. The first incident happened in Kumbotso Local Government Area, where a two-storey building under construction collapsed during heavy rainfall, trapping several people under the rubble. According to the Kano State Fire Service, four labourers were confirmed dead: Sunusi Surajo, 18; Bashir Ibrahim, 20; Ibrahim Ibrahim, 25; and Abubakar Mohammed, 30. Two workers, Muhammad Hassan, 17, and Khalid Abubakar, 19, were rescued alive.\n\nThe second incident occurred at Kurna Islamiya School, also known as Khadijah Idris Bala School, in Fagge Local Government Area, during school hours. Daily Trust reported that a 13-year-old student, Khadijah Mohammed, was confirmed dead, while Punch Nigeria mentioned a 14-year-old student killed. Nine students were affected, with eight rescued.\n\nIn total, five people died and ten others were rescued or sustained injuries in the two incidents. The Kano State Fire Service spokesperson urged residents, particularly building engineers, contractors, and labourers, to exercise caution during the rainy season.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Four workers, 14-year-old student killed in Kano building collapse",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/four-workers-14-year-old-student-killed-in-kano-building-collapse",
        "published": "2026-08-16T18:32:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TheCable",
        "title": "Five die, 10 injured as two building collapse in Kano",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/five-die-10-injured-as-two-building-collapse-in-kano",
        "published": "2026-08-16T19:53:23.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}