Tragedy struck in Gargajiga town, Minjibir Local Government Area of Kano State, as a well collapse on Thursday claimed the life of one person while two others were rescued.
According to a statement on Friday by the spokesperson for the Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Abdullahi, the incident occurred during the re-digging and repair of the well.
The collapse was reported by a local resident, Bashir Namadi, who alerted the fire service to the emergency.
“Three people were involved: one inside the well and two outside. The sides of the well gave way, causing it to collapse and bury all three individuals,” the statement revealed.
The emergency rescue team arrived at the scene around 12:20 p.m. and managed to save two individuals alive. However, Yusuf Nadabo, a 50-year-old man, was recovered unconscious and later pronounced dead.
The rescued individuals were handed over to the ward head of Gargajiga town for further attention.
