A 52-year-old man, Alaba Ayeni, was found dead inside a domestic well near Lamp Bearers Islamic School, off Asa-Dam Road, Ilorin, Kwara State. The incident was reported to the Kwara State Fire Service, which received a distress call and arrived at the scene at about 8:42am. The Fire Service disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Public Relations Officer, Hassan Adekunle.
The Kwara State Fire Service personnel commenced a recovery operation and successfully recovered Ayeni's body from the well. According to the statement, information gathered at the scene indicated that children in the neighbourhood discovered the man inside the well and alerted elders in the area. The well was located close to the deceased's residence, but the circumstances surrounding how Ayeni ended up inside the well had yet to be established.
The Fire Service said the body was formally handed over to DPO Bolaji of Budo-Nuhu Police Station, Nigeria Police Force, for further necessary action. The police will likely conduct an investigation to determine the cause of the incident and how Ayeni ended up in the well. The community is in shock, and the incident has raised concerns about the safety of domestic wells and open water sources.
The Chief Fire Officer, Alabi Muhammed, expressed concern over the incident and urged residents to properly secure and cover domestic wells and other open water sources. Muhammed also advised parents, guardians, and community leaders to ensure that children did not move around unattended near wells, drainage channels, and other potentially hazardous areas. This advice is aimed at preventing similar incidents in the future.
The Fire Service commiserated with the deceased's family and the community, while reiterating its commitment to responding promptly to emergencies and protecting lives and property across the state. The incident has highlighted the importance of vigilance and safety measures in communities. Residents are being advised to take precautions to prevent accidents.
The Kwara State Fire Service is responsible for responding to emergencies and protecting lives and property across the state. The agency has a critical role in ensuring public safety, and its personnel are trained to respond to a wide range of emergencies. In this incident, the Fire Service responded promptly and professionally to recover the body.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of domestic wells and open water sources in the community. Residents are being advised to take precautions to prevent accidents, including properly securing and covering domestic wells. The police investigation is expected to shed more light on the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Key points
- The 52-year-old man's body was recovered from a domestic well near his residence.
- The incident has raised concerns about the safety of domestic wells and open water sources.
- The police will conduct an investigation to determine the cause of the incident.
