Suleiman Muhammed (17 years old) has drowned in Wailari Quarters, Kumbotso Local Government Area, Kano State.

Saminu Abdullahi (Public Relations Officer, Kano State Fire Service), disclosed the information in a statement Wednesday, September 14. He stated that the incident took place on Tuesday afternoon.

"We received an emergency call at about 03:47 p.m. from one Muhammed Salisu and we sent our rescue team to the scene at about 03:56 p.m," he said.

He added that the teenager was brought out of the water unconscious and was later confirmed dead.

Mr. Abdullahi said the corpse had been handed over to the ward head of Wailari Quarters, Magaji Adamu.

He also said the cause of the incident was ”local swimming” by the deceased.

They always want to swim but don't know the precaution to ensure before doing it