Feb 10 β€’ 12:50 UTC πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Nigeria Punch

Kano fire service rescues woman from well

A 23-year-old woman in Kano State was rescued from a well after falling into it thanks to the swift response of the local fire service.

On Tuesday, a 23-year-old woman named Ladidi Muhammad Sani fell into a well in Gurungawa, located in the Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State, Nigeria. The Kano State Fire Service received a distress call from a local resident, Lawan Aminu, at around 12:25 a.m., prompting the immediate deployment of a rescue team from their headquarters. Upon arrival, the team quickly located and successfully rescued the woman, who was then returned safely to her father, Abdullahi Sani.

Saminu Abdullahi, the Public Relations Officer for the Kano State Fire Service, expressed gratitude for the team's prompt action, noting that the incident underscores the critical need for vigilance around open wells and other dangerous areas. While the woman was rescued unharmed, the authorities are currently investigating the circumstances that led to her falling into the well, highlighting ongoing concerns about safety near such hazardous locations.

This incident is part of a broader context of recent risks associated with wells and uncovered water bodies in the region, which have reportedly led to fatal accidents. The fire service's rapid response not only saved a life but also serves as a reminder of the potential dangers in everyday environments, urging communities to take precautions to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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