Man drowns to death in Kano

A 20-year-old man, Umar Muhammad, has
drowned to death in Agundi Dam in Kano
metropolis.
The Director of Kano State Fire Service, Alhaji
Mustafa Rilwan, who confirmed the incident, said
the victim was found afloat by his team following a
distress call from the neighbourhood but was later
confirmed dead at the Murtala Mohammed
Specialist Hospital.
“Upon receiving the information, we quickly
dispatched our secure team and a vehicle to the
scene, at about 7:00 p. m.,’’ the fire service boss
said.
Rilwan explained that the deceased was rescued
unconscious before he was confirmed dead in the
Hospital.
The Director advised the general public to stop
bathing in open water; they should rather fetch the
water to where they are to have their bath.