2 drown in Kano well

A two-year-old boy, Sa’idu Ahmad, has drowned in a well in Kwankwaso town, Madobi Local Government Area of Kano State.

The Kano State Fire Service Public Relations Officer, Saminu Abdullahi, confirmed this via a statement on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

Abdullahi disclosed that the incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon.

“We received an emergency call from the Deputy Director, Fire Service, Rabiu Garba, at about 12:15 p.m. that a boy has drowned in a well and we immediately sent our rescue team to the scene,” he stated.

Abdullahi said the victim was rescued unconscious and was later handed over to Umar Shehu of  Madobi Police Division, noting that the cause of incident was under investigation.

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In another development, a 28-year-old man, Suleiman Sani, has also fell into a well in Karofawa Yan Kifi Village, Ghari Local Government Area of Kano State.

Abdullahi said the incident also occurred on Wednesday evening.

He added: “We received a call distress at Ghari fire station that a man has drowned in a well.

“Our rescue team quickly mobilised themselves to the scene.

“The victim was rescued unconscious and was later confirmed dead by his parents.

“He was handed over to the Village Head of Karofawa, Alhaji Musa Aliyu, and the cause of the incident is also under investigation.

“The Kano State Fire Service extends its condolences to the families of the deceased and urge the public to ensure that wells are properly covered to prevent such tragic occurrences.”

The Star