Tragedy struck in the Bajallabe community of Gwale Local Government Area, Kano State, as residents were thrown into mourning following the death of a two-year-old boy, Danjuma Salman, who drowned after falling into an open well.
According to the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, the agency’s Emergency Response Unit received a distress call from one Saminu Dayyabu, alerting them that a child had fallen into a well in the area.
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Rescue officers from the Fire Service headquarters were immediately dispatched to the scene. The toddler was retrieved from the well but was, unfortunately, confirmed dead.
His remains were later handed over to his father, Salman Dayyabu, for burial.
Expressing concern over the increasing cases of child drownings across the state, the Fire Service spokesperson attributed most of the incidents to uncovered wells, open water sources, and pit toilets.
“We are appealing to residents to cover their wells and pit toilets securely and keep children away from such dangers. Most of these incidents are preventable,” the spokesperson stated.
He further urged parents and caregivers to be more vigilant and ensure that all wells and water sources are properly sealed to avert similar avoidable tragedies.
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