2 men drown while chasing debtor in Kano

Two young men lost their lives in Kano after drowning in a waterlogged ditch while reportedly pursuing a debtor.

The tragic incident occurred along Ring Road, opposite Dorayi Babba, and was confirmed by the Kano State Fire Service.

According to the Fire Service spokesperson, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, the emergency was reported at about 9:36 a.m. by a man identified as Garba Sani.

The victims, 27-year-old Saifullahi Muhammad and 29-year-old Halifa Abdullahi, both residents of Gwammaja quarters, were said to be chasing a debtor from Kofar Ruwa Market when they fell into the ditch.

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“Our rescue team from headquarters responded promptly and retrieved both men from the water unconscious.

They were rushed to Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, but were unfortunately confirmed dead by medical personnel,” Abdullahi stated.

The bodies were later handed over to Inspector Halifa Muhammad of the Kuntau Police Division for further investigation.

In a separate incident, the Fire Service also rescued two well-drainers who became trapped in a well in Danmaliki village, near Chalawa Filling Station.

The distress call was received at approximately 6:01 a.m. from staff member SFS Usman Aminu.

The victims, who were overcome by heat and lack of oxygen while working in the well, were successfully rescued alive and found to be in stable condition.

They were later handed over to the Ward Head of Danmaliki, Alhaji Ali Alkasim.

The Fire Service has since urged the public to exercise caution around open water bodies and wells, especially during the rainy season, and to promptly report emergencies to help save lives.