Residents have been forced to resort to desperate measures to access clean water, highlighting the dire need for a solution
By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto
A devastating incident occurred on Sunday in Sokoto Metropolis when a teenager, identified as Salim, was drowned while attempting to fetch water from the state’s Water Board reservoir at the Tashar Illela water treatment plant.
According to eyewitnesses, Salim slipped and fell into the open reservoir while trying to collect water for his elderly parents.
Despite struggling to stay afloat, he was pulled under the water and drowned before help could come his way.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for immediate government intervention to address the escalating water crisis in the state.
Residents have been forced to resort to desperate measures to access clean water, highlighting the dire need for a solution.
The death of Salim serves as a grim reminder of the consequences of the water scarcity crisis, which has left thousands of residents struggling to access basic necessities.
The situation demands urgent attention and action from the authorities to prevent further tragedies.