Tragedy struck in Laditan Area, Oja-Odan in Ogun State where Sunday Jimoh got drown while attempting to retrieve his mobile phone from a well.
31-year old male resident of the area, drown in a well beside his shop in the locality, a witness told police that the victim despised warnings against the dangerous act ahead.
Spokesperson for the Command, CSP Omolola Odutola said the incident which was reported to police by Kabiru Aladeshayi Ayigbere, a resident of Junction Area, Oja-Odan, occured on February 22nd 2025,
at about 10:00 hours, leading to the tragedy.
Regrettably, while Aladeshayi was away, Jimoh entered the well and drowned, CPS Odutola said in a statement on Sunday.
“Upon receiving the report, detectives swiftly responded to the scene, and rescue experts were contacted to recover the body”, according to the police spokesperson.
She revealed that “a preliminary investigation found no signs of violence, confirming that the incident was an unfortunate accident”.
The statement also said the family of the deceased has been notified, and they requested to bury the remains in accordance with Muslim rites.
Nigeria Police Command in the State, expresses its deep condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased and urges the public to exercise caution when dealing with such hazardous situations.
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