In a heart-wrenching incident that unfolded in the Kawon Maigari community of Nassarawa Local Government Area in Kano State, Umar Ayuba, a 37-year-old resident, tragically lost his life while attempting to retrieve clothing items that had fallen into a well.
The incident occurred on a fateful Tuesday evening when Ayuba was approached to assist in the retrieval of women’s wrappers that had accidentally slipped into the deep well. Little did he know that this seemingly routine task would lead to a catastrophic outcome.
According to Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, Ayuba fell into the well and found himself in a perilous situation. The absence of sufficient oxygen within the well proved to be a fatal obstacle as he struggled to escape its clutches.
Abdullahi stated, “We received an emergency call at about 5:20 p.m. from one Mamuda Abdallah, who reported that a man had become trapped inside a well. We immediately dispatched our dedicated rescue team to the scene, arriving at approximately 5:32 p.m.”
Despite the swift response of the rescue team, Ayuba’s ordeal had already taken a dire turn. The lack of oxygen had left him unconscious within the well’s confines. Promptly, he was extracted from the well, and Insp. Adamu Sani of the Hotoro Police Division took custody of the victim.
Ayuba was rushed to Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital, where medical professionals worked tirelessly to save his life. However, the grim news came to light when a doctor on duty confirmed that Ayuba had tragically passed away upon arrival at the facility.
This incident serves as a poignant reminder of the unexpected dangers that can arise in even the most ordinary circumstances. The community of Kawon Maigari and Kano State as a whole mourn the untimely loss of Umar Ayuba, whose life was cut short in the midst of an altruistic endeavor.
(NAN)
