Residents of CBN Quarters on Hadejia Road, Kano, were thrown into mourning on Saturday when a 60-year-old man, Sabi’u Yusha’u Unguwa Uku, tragically drowned after falling into an abandoned well.
The incident was confirmed by Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, who detailed the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate event.
According to Abdullahi, Uku was driving a vehicle belonging to the first wife of the Minister of Defence. After dropping off guests at a nearby residence, he stepped out of the car to urinate, unaware of the presence of the uncovered, debris-filled well.
“The cover of the well caved in, causing him to slip and fall into it,” Abdullahi explained.
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A rescue team, led by Hassan Ahmad Muhammad, arrived at the scene within 15 minutes of receiving the distress call. The team managed to pull Uku out of the well, but he was found unconscious.
“Sadly, he was pronounced dead upon arrival at Sir Sunusi Hospital,” Abdullahi said.
The victim’s body was handed over to Corporal Faruku Musa of the Dakata Police Division for further investigation into the incident.
The tragic incident has sparked concerns among residents about the dangers posed by abandoned wells in the area. Local authorities have yet to announce measures to address the issue.
This unfortunate accident serves as a reminder of the importance of community safety and prompt action to eliminate hazards in residential areas.
