52-Year-Old Man Found Dead Inside Domestic Well in Ilorin
A 52-year-old man identified as Alaba Ayeni has been found dead inside a domestic well in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The Kwara State Fire Service said the incident occurred beside Lamp Bearers Islamic School, off Asa-Dam Road, where firefighters were called to respond to an emergency. According to the agency’s Public Relations Officer, Hassan Adekunle, a distress call was received concerning the incident, prompting firefighters to move to the location and commence a recovery operation at about 8:42am. The operation led to the successful retrieval of Ayeni’s body from the well. The Fire Service said the circumstances surrounding how the 52-year-old ended up inside the well had not been established. However, information gathered at the scene indicated that children in the neighbourhood discovered that a man was inside the domestic well and alerted elders in the area. The agency added that the well was located close to the deceased’s residence.
Following the recovery, the Fire Service handed Ayeni’s remains over to the police for further necessary action. The body was formally released to DPO Bolaji of the Budo-Nuhu Police Station, while investigations are expected to help establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. Reacting to the death, the Chief Fire Officer, Alabi Muhammed, expressed concern over the incident and urged residents to take greater precautions around domestic wells and other open water sources. He advised residents to properly secure and cover wells within residential areas to reduce the risk of accidents, particularly in communities where children have easy access to such locations. Muhammed also called on parents, guardians and community leaders to ensure that children are not allowed to move around unattended near wells, drainage channels and other potentially dangerous areas. The Fire Service extended its condolences to Ayeni’s family and the community, while reaffirming its commitment to responding promptly to emergencies and protecting lives and property across the state.
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