News
10-year-old boy drowns while bathing in Kano
A 10- year-old boy, Shuaibu Musa, has drowned while bathing in a pond called “Ramin Tasiu” at Sheika Road in Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State.
The spokesman of the Kano State Fire Service, Mr Saidu Mohammed, told the News Agency of Nigeriaon Wednesday in Kano State that the incident happened on Tuesday afternoon when the deceased went to take his bath.
ALSO READ :“36 percent of Kano is jobless”
“We received a distress call from one Malam Abdullahi Naguru at 03:15 p.m. that Musa’s body was found floating in the water.
“On receiving the information, we quickly sent our rescue team to the scene at 03:30 p.m.
“Musa was found dead and his corpse was handed over to his father, Alhaji Musa Ya’u,’’ he said.
Mohammed advised the general public especially parents and ward heads to stop children from going into open water for whatever purpose to save their lives.
(NAN)
-
Latest5 days agoPastor Chris Oyakhilome announces mother’s passing at 88 [VIDEO]
-
Latest6 days agoArsenal eye €70-80m move for Real Madrid star
-
Crime6 days agoPolice arrest suspect, launch manhunt for 2 others over Delta Education Director’s death
-
Football3 days agoHow David Beckham made $51.1m from 2026 World Cup, surpassing winners’ prize
-
Latest5 days agoHow adulterated palm oil, coloured pepper are putting consumers at risk
-
Crime5 days agoDeaths in NSCDC Custody: Can Nigeria guarantee the safety of detainees?
-
Latest6 days agoObi left $155m in Anambra, Otti insists amid debt controversy
-
Crime6 days ago184.5kg Cocaine Bust: NDLEA docks KC Luxury, two accomplices, remands them in custody