31-year-old man drowns inside well in Ogun

A 31-year-old man, Sunday Jimoh, has drowned inside a well.

The Ogun State Police Command, which confirmed the development, said the incident occurred in Oja-Odan on February 22, 2025.

It said Jimoh, who drowned at about 10am, is a resident of Laditan Area, Oja-Odan.

The incident was reported by Kabiru Aladeshayi Ayigbere, a resident of Junction Area, Oja-Odan, who stated that he witnessed the deceased attempting to enter a well beside his shop. 

Jimoh reportedly insisted on retrieving a phone that had accidentally fallen into the well, despite warnings against the dangerous act.

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Regrettably, while Aladeshayi was away, Jimoh entered the well and drowned.

Upon receiving the report, detectives swiftly responded to the scene, and rescue experts were contacted to recover the body. 

The command said A preliminary investigation found no signs of violence, confirming that the incident was an unfortunate accident.

The family of the deceased has been notified, and they requested to bury the remains in accordance with Muslim rites.

The Ogun State Police Command expressed its deep condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased and urged the public to exercise caution when dealing with such hazardous situations.