One Dead, Two Rescued As Well Collapses In Kano
A collapse of a well in Gargajiga town, Minjibir Local Government Area, Kano State, has led to the death of one person, with two others being rescued.
The incident took place on Thursday and was reported to the Kano State Fire Service by one Bashir Namadi.
This was revealed in a statement released on Friday evening by the service’s spokesperson, ACFO Saminu Yusuf Abdullahi.
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The statement indicated that the collapse occurred during re-digging and repairing the well.
“Three people were involved: one inside the well and two outside. The sides of the well gave way, causing it to collapse and burying all three individuals,” the statement read.
The Fire Service emergency rescue crew arrived at the location approximately 12:20 p.m.
“They successfully rescued two individuals alive, but unfortunately, one person, identified as Yusuf Nadabo, aged 50, was recovered unconscious and later pronounced dead,” the statement confirmed.
The victims have been transferred to the ward head of Gargajiga town for subsequent arrangements.
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