Emergency responders in Kano have retrieved the body of a 42-year-old man, Sani Uba Kwaru, from an open water site in the Dan Agundi area after receiving an alert on October 26, 2026.
Key takeaways
- The Kano State Fire Service was notified of the incident at about 1:00 p.m. on Monday.
- Hamisu Muhammad placed the distress call reporting that a man had fallen into the water.
- A rescue unit was deployed immediately and recovered Kwaru unresponsive.
- Authorities have urged the public to take greater care near exposed water bodies and other hazardous areas.
Emergency response in Dan Agundi
Kabiru Isah Jafar, the Fire Service’s public relations officer, said the report reached the agency on Monday, October 26, 2026. The caller said that a man had entered an uncovered water area in Dan Agundi, Kano.
Firefighters mobilised to the location as soon as the alert was received. After arriving, the team conducted a search of the water and brought out Kwaru, who was unconscious when he was recovered.
Safety warning
The Kano State Fire Service called on residents to remain vigilant around open water and other locations that could pose safety risks, saying greater caution could help avert comparable incidents.
