A 45-year-old man was found dead in a well in Babawa village, Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State, on Tuesday. The Kano State Fire Service recovered the body after receiving a distress call at 12:59 pm.
According to Saminu Abdullahi, the Fire Service spokesman, the emergency rescue team arrived at the scene at 1:25 pm and found the man unconscious in the well. Despite efforts to rescue him, the man was later confirmed dead, suspected to have succumbed to prolonged exhaustion .
The victim’s identity remains unknown, as neither community leaders nor residents could recognize him or determine where he came from. The body was handed over to ASP Kabiru Lawan of the Gezawa Police Division for further investigation .
This incident is a tragic reminder of the importance of community vigilance and timely reporting of emergencies. The Kano State Fire Service has demonstrated its critical role in responding to distress calls and providing emergency support .
