2 young men drown while chasing debtor in Kano

A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Kano State as two young men tragically lost their lives after falling into a waterlogged ditch along Ring Road, opposite Dorayi Babba, while reportedly pursuing a debtor.

According to a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, the distress call was received at approximately 9:36 a.m. The call came from one Garba Sani, who reported the emergency to the fire service control room.

The victims, identified as Saifullahi Muhammad, 27, and Halifa Abdullahi, 29, both residents of Gwammaja quarters, were reportedly pursuing a debtor from Kofar Ruwa Market when the chase took a fatal turn.

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The statement read, “Our rescue team from the headquarters responded immediately and retrieved both men from the ditch, unconscious. They were rushed to Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, where doctors later confirmed them dead.

“The remains of the victims were handed over to Inspector Halifa Muhammad of Kuntau Police Division for further investigation.”

Meanwhile, in a separate incident, the Fire Service also responded to a report of two well-drainers trapped inside a well in Danmaliki village near Chalawa Filling Station. The call came in at about 6:01 a.m. from a staff member, SFS Usman Aminu.

The statement said, “The victims, who were working inside the well, were overcome by heat and lack of oxygen and became trapped. Fortunately, the rescue team was able to bring them out alive.”

“They were successfully rescued, conscious and were later confirmed to be in stable condition,” he said.

Saminu explained that the rescued victims were handed over to the Ward Head of Danmaliki, Alhaji Ali Alkasim.

However, the Fire Service advised residents to exercise caution around open water bodies and wells, especially during the rainy season, and report emergencies promptly to avoid loss of lives.