Teenager drowns in Kano pond

An 18-year-old man, Abdullahi Aminu, died after falling into a pond in Kano State. According to the Kano State Fire Service, the incident occurred on Tuesday at about 3:28 p.m. at Kofar Gabas in Danbatta Local Government Area.

The Fire Service received a distress call and mobilised personnel to the scene. They recovered the victim from the pond unconscious and attempted to revive him, but he was later confirmed dead. The deceased was handed over to the Secretary to the District Head of Danbatta for further action.

The Kano State Fire Service sympathised with the family of the deceased and urged residents to exercise caution around ponds and waterways, particularly during the rainy season, as reported by Daily Post Nigeria.

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