The Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, confirmed that Abdullahi Aminu, 18, died after falling into a pond at Kofar Gabas in Danbatta Local Government Area of Kano State.

According to the PRO, the incident occurred on Tuesday, and the Fire Service received a distress call at about 3:28 p.m. from Aminu Lawan, who reported that his son had fallen into the pond. "Upon receiving the report, Fire Service personnel from the Danbatta fire station immediately mobilised to the scene," he said.

The rescuers recovered Aminu from the pond in an unconscious state. Unfortunately, the victim was later confirmed dead. The Fire Service said the victim's body was subsequently handed over to the Secretary to the District Head of Danbatta, Alhaji Baba Ado Sarkin Bai, for further necessary action.

'We urge residents to be careful around ponds, waterways and other bodies of water'

The Kano State Fire Service expressed sympathy to the family of the deceased and urged residents to exercise extreme caution around ponds, waterways and other bodies of water, particularly during the wet season.

"The Kano State Fire Service sympathises with the family of the deceased and urges members of the public to exercise extreme caution around ponds, waterways and other bodies of water, particularly during this period," the Fire Service said.

Key Facts:

  • The incident occurred on Tuesday in Danbatta Local Government Area of Kano State.
  • The Fire Service received a distress call at about 3:28 p.m. from Aminu Lawan.
  • The victim, Abdullahi Aminu, 18, was a resident of Kofar Gabas in Danbatta.
  • The victim's body was handed over to the Secretary to the District Head of Danbatta, Alhaji Baba Ado Sarkin Bai.
  • The Fire Service urged residents to be careful around ponds, waterways and other bodies of water.

The public is reminded to exercise caution and vigilance around bodies of water, especially during the wet season when water levels are unpredictable.

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