A 50-year-old man, Salisu Musa, who fell into a well in Gora Village, Madobi Local Government Area, said to be allegedly spiritual attack has been confirmed dead by the Kano State Fire Service.
According to a press statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Service, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi on Sunday, the incident was reported by a fire officer identified as SFS Sadi Gora.
He explained that the rescue team from the Service Headquarters arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the alert.
“Upon arrival, they found the victim had already become unconscious in the well. It was gathered that he had been suffering from a demonic illness (Aljannu). During one of his episodes, he ran away and unfortunately fell into the well. He cried for help but no one came to his rescue on time,” the statement said.
The man was brought out of the well by the rescue team but was later confirmed dead.
His body was handed over to Inspector Nuhu Danial of the Madobi Police Division.
Police say an investigation is ongoing to determine if mental health issues, substance use, or other external influences may have played a role in the incident.
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