The Kano State Fire Service has recovered the body of a 42-year-old man, identified as Sani Uba Kwaru, from an open water body in the Dan Agundi area of Kano metropolis.
The incident occurred on Monday, October 26, after a resident, Hamisu Muhammad, alerted the fire service at about 1 p.m. that a man had fallen into the water.
The service’s Public Relations Officer, PFO Kabiru Isah Jafar, said a rescue team was immediately dispatched to the scene following the distress call.
According to Jafar, the team conducted a search operation and recovered Kwaru from the water in an unconscious state.
The fire service subsequently confirmed the recovery, although further details about the circumstances surrounding the incident were not immediately available.
Following the incident, the agency urged residents to exercise caution around open water bodies and other potentially dangerous locations to prevent similar tragedies.
The incident highlights the risks posed by unprotected water bodies in residential areas. Adequate safety barriers, warning signs and public awareness could help reduce accidental falls and improve community safety.
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