TEENAGER CLIMBS BILLBOARD IN KANO, RESCUED AFTER DRAMATIC STANDOFF 23-06-25
By Sadiq Aminu A dramatic scene unfolded in Kano when a 17- or 18-year-old youth climbed a tall billboard along Gadar Lado bridge, refusing to come down until Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf arrived at the scene.
The teenager’s bold move sparked a massive rescue operation, involving federal and state fire service teams, as well as other security agencies.
After a tense standoff, the combined rescue team successfully brought the youth down from the billboard.
The teenager was shaken but alive and was immediately taken to a hospital for necessary medical attention.
The motivations behind the youth’s actions are still unclear. However, the incident highlights the desperation and frustration that some individuals may feel, leading them to take drastic measures.
Meanwhile, Relief washed over onlookers as the rescue operation was successfully concluded.