Kano building collapse: Fire Service rescues 6 alive at Whitefield rice mill

A section of a building at Whitefield Rice Mills Processing Company in Kano State collapsed, trapping several individuals. The Federal Fire Service (FFS), Kano State Command, successfully rescued six people alive from the debris. The incident occurred at the company's plant in Gezawa Local Government Area.

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We received a distress call from one Mr Johnson at about 6:45p.m. on Monday evening.

Mr. Kazeem Sholadaye, the State Controller of the FFS, confirmed the rescue in a statement. He detailed that the operation began after receiving a distress call at approximately 6:45 p.m. on Monday. Firefighters and rescue personnel were immediately dispatched from the Danzaki Fire Station. Using specialized equipment, including shovels and grinding machines, the team worked to remove debris and reach the trapped victims.

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Upon receiving the report, we immediately deployed our firefighters and rescue personnel from the Danzaki Fire Station.

Sholadaye emphasized that no lives were lost in the collapse. He identified excessive loading of store items in a specific section of the company as the cause. The prompt response of the firefighters also resulted in saving property valued at approximately N15 million, while property worth N10 million was destroyed. The controller advised residents, property owners, and developers to ensure structural soundness, avoid overloading buildings, and report any signs of distress to authorities. He stressed the importance of regular structural inspections and strict adherence to safety standards to prevent collapses and protect lives and property.

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The rescue team used shovels, grinding machines and other equipment to remove debris and gain access to the trapped victims.