A somber cloud hung over the CBN Quarters along Hadejia Road on Saturday as residents mourned the tragic death of 60-year-old Sabi’u Yusha’u Unguwa Uku, who fell into an abandoned well and drowned.
The Kano State Fire Service revealed that Uku had been driving a car belonging to the first wife of the Minister of Defence. After dropping off guests at a nearby residence, he stepped out to relieve himself, unaware of the lurking danger.
According to the Public Relations Officer of the Fire Service, Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, Uku accidentally stepped onto a dilapidated, debris-covered well.
The fragile cover gave way, plunging him into the depths.
Rescue efforts led by Hassan Ahmad Muhammad saw Uku pulled out unconscious, but despite a rapid rush to Sir Sunusi Hospital, he was declared dead on arrival.
The tragic incident has raised fresh concerns about public safety, particularly in areas with poorly maintained infrastructure.
Uku’s body has been handed over to CPL Faruku Musa of the Dakata Police Division for further investigation.
Residents have called for immediate action to identify and seal abandoned wells to prevent similar tragedies.
