The Kano Fire Service has recovered the body of a missing three-year-old boy in Tofa LGA, urging residents to secure wells and protect children from hazards.
The Kano Fire Service has recovered the body of a three-year-old boy, Abdura’uf Badamasi, who was reported missing in Wangara Village, located in Tofa Local Government Area of the State.
The tragic incident has thrown the rural community into mourning and renewed concerns about safety around open wells and other environmental hazards.
According to official information released by the Kano Fire Service, the incident was reported on Friday morning after residents raised the alarm over the sudden disappearance of the toddler.
The confirmation was made public through a statement issued on Saturday, January 31, 2026, by the Service’s Public Relations Officer, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, on behalf of the Director, Alhaji Sani Anas.
The statement revealed that a distress call was received at approximately 7:50 a.m. from a concerned resident identified as Dan Asabe Rabiu.
The caller informed emergency responders that the young boy had been unaccounted for since the previous evening, sparking fears among family members and neighbors.
Following the call, the Kano Fire Service immediately mobilised a rescue team from its headquarters.
The team was deployed to Wangara Village without delay as part of the agency’s emergency response protocol for missing persons and suspected drowning cases.
Upon arriving at the scene, firefighters were briefed by community members and the child’s parents, who explained that Abdura’uf Badamasi had last been seen on Thursday evening playing around the family compound.
As the search intensified, suspicion grew that the boy may have accidentally fallen into an uncovered well located close to the residential area.
Rescue officials confirmed that after assessing the situation, personnel of the Kano Fire Service proceeded to access the well.
Firefighters descended into the narrow and deep structure in a carefully coordinated operation aimed at locating and rescuing the child as quickly as possible.
The boy was eventually retrieved from the well in an unconscious state. Despite efforts made during the rescue, he was later confirmed dead, bringing the operation to a tragic conclusion.
The recovery marked a painful end to hours of anxiety and hope within the community.
After the recovery, the body of the child was handed over to the Ward Head of Wangara Village to allow the family carry out burial rites in accordance with Islamic and local traditions.
Community leaders, relatives, and sympathisers gathered to console the grieving parents.
In its reaction, the Kano Fire Service expressed deep sorrow over the loss and extended its condolences to the family of the deceased.
The agency described the incident as heartbreaking and avoidable, stressing the need for preventive safety measures in rural and semi-urban communities.
The service used the opportunity to issue a strong safety advisory to residents across the state.
According to the statement, open wells, pits, and other dangerous structures should be properly covered at all times, particularly in areas where children live and play.
The Kano Fire Service also appealed to parents and guardians to closely monitor young children and ensure they are not left unsupervised near hazardous locations.
The agency noted that many similar incidents recorded in the past were linked to negligence and lack of basic safety infrastructure.
Residents of Wangara Village described the incident as a major loss and called on local authorities to intensify public awareness campaigns on environmental safety.
Some community members also urged the government to support rural areas with well covers and fencing materials to reduce future risks.
As investigations and community sensitisation continue, the Kano Fire Service reaffirmed its commitment to rapid emergency response and public safety education.
The agency stated that preventing such tragedies remains a shared responsibility between authorities and residents.
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