Kano – Tragedy struck across three local government areas of Kano State as five people, including a 10-year-old girl, lost their lives in separate incidents involving a well collapse, a fall into a well, and a house fire.
The Kano State Fire Service confirmed the incidents in a statement issued on Saturday.
The most devastating incident occurred in Badume Kanawa Village, Bichi Local Government Area, where three people died while attempting to re-dig a well.
According to Saminu Abdullahi, spokesperson of the Fire Service, 65-year-old Sa’idu Gada was working inside the well when the rope supporting him snapped. In a desperate bid to save him, his 20-year-old son, Sani Isyaku, entered the well but also became trapped. A third man, Yakubu Abdullahi, 60, followed in an attempt to rescue both victims but could not escape either.
Fire Service personnel rescued the trio unconscious, but they were later pronounced dead. Their remains were handed over to DSP Kabiru Iliyasu of the Badume Police Division.
In another incident in Danbatta Local Government Area, a 10-year-old boy, Hassan Iliyasu Haruna, fell into a well and died before help could arrive.
The third tragedy occurred in Badawa Layin Day, Nassarawa Local Government Area, where a 10-year-old girl lost her life in a house fire on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Fire officials said the blaze engulfed part of a residential building, destroying two bedrooms. The girl was rescued unconscious but later confirmed dead.
Speaking on the incidents, Director of the Fire Service, Sani Anas, urged residents to avoid entering wells during emergencies, warning that such attempts often result in additional casualties rather than successful rescues.
He stressed the importance of calling trained emergency responders immediately when accidents occur, as they are better equipped to handle dangerous situations safely.
