- A 60-year-old man, Sabiu Yushau Unguwa Uku, drowned in an abandoned well in the CBN Quarters of Kano Metropolis
- Despite the Kano State Fire Service’s swift arrival within 15 minutes, the victim was rescued unconscious and later pronounced dead at Sir Sunusi Hospital
- Shocked residents urged authorities to seal abandoned wells to prevent future tragedies, highlighting the risks posed by neglected infrastructure in the area
Kano where a 60-year-old man tragically drowned in a well
Photo credit: OriginalSource: OriginalHe was unaware of the abandoned well hidden among debris in the area. The cover of the well gave way, causing him to fall into it,” Abdullahi explained.We retrieved him from the well unconscious. Sadly, he was pronounced dead on arrival at Sir Sunusi Hospital,” Abdullahi said. We cannot afford to lose more lives like this. The government must ensure abandoned wells are properly sealed to avoid future tragedies. Policeman dies in Lagos-Ibadan expressway crash
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