A man, who is yet to be identified, but believed to be about 45 years old, has been found dead in Kano State.

The man was found dead in a well in Babawa village, Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State on Tuesday afternoon.

The discovery was made following an emergency call to the Kano State Fire Service by ASP Kabiru Lawan of the Gezawa Police Division at approximately 12:59 p.m.

According to a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, a rescue team was promptly dispatched to the scene and arrived at 1:25 p.m.

“Upon arrival, our team found a man, approximately 45 years old, lying unconscious in the well. Efforts were made to retrieve him, but it was confirmed that he had passed away due to prolonged exposure,” Abdullahi stated.

Despite efforts by the rescue team and the presence of community leaders, the man’s identity remains unknown.

“The community leaders and residents confirmed they did not recognize him or know his origins,” Abdullahi added.

The deceased was subsequently handed over to ASP Kabiru Lawan for further investigation.