A 45-year-old man, identified as Yusuf Usman, has lost his life after becoming trapped inside a well while attempting to retrieve a mobile phone in Kwa Town, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State.
Drivetvnews gathered that the incident occurred on Wednesday morning and was reported to the Kano State Fire Service at approximately 11:13 a.m.
According to the Fire Service, an emergency alert was received from one of its personnel, prompting the immediate deployment of a rescue team to the scene.
Upon arrival, firefighters discovered that the victim had entered a well, which had reportedly been converted into a waste disposal pit, in an effort to recover a mobile phone that had fallen inside.
However, he became trapped and was unable to climb back out of the well.
Rescue officials successfully brought him out, but he was found unconscious and later confirmed dead.
Preliminary findings indicated that the victim may have died from oxygen depletion and excessive heat inside the confined space.
Following the recovery operation, the body was handed over to the Ward Head of Kwa Town, Alhaji Muktar, for burial arrangements.
Reacting to the tragedy, the Director of the Kano State Fire Service urged residents to take safety precautions around wells and similar structures.
He advised community members to ensure that wells are properly covered and that abandoned ones are filled to prevent future accidents and loss of lives.
Authorities also reiterated the importance of avoiding dangerous rescue attempts without proper safety equipment or emergency support.
