18-Year-Old Dies After Falling Into Pond in Kano

An 18-year-old man, Abdullahi Aminu, has died after falling into a pond at Kofar Gabas in Danbatta Local Government Area of Kano State.

The incident occurred on Tuesday at about 3:28 p.m., according to the Kano State Fire Service, which said it received a distress call after the teenager fell into the pond.

The Fire Service Public Relations Officer, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, said the emergency call was made by Aminu Lawan, who reported that his son had fallen into the water.

Responding to the alert, firefighters from the Danbatta Fire Station rushed to the location and recovered Aminu from the pond unconscious.

The rescue team attempted to revive him, but the teenager was later confirmed dead.

The deceased was subsequently handed over to the Secretary to the District Head of Danbatta, Alhaji Baba Ado Sarkin Bai, for further necessary action.

The Fire Service expressed sympathy to Aminu’s family following the tragic incident.

The agency also urged residents to be extra careful around ponds, waterways and other bodies of water, particularly during the rainy season when such areas may pose increased risks.