A 31-year-old man identified as Sunday Jimoh has drowned in a well in Ogun State while trying to retrieve his phone.
The spokesperson for the state police command, CSP Omolola Odutola, who confirmed this to newsmen, said the incident occured on Saturday, February 22 at about 10am.
Odutola said the incident was reported by Kabiru Aladeshayi Ayigbere, a resident of the 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.
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. A preliminary investigation found no signs of violence, confirming that the incident was an unfortunate accident.”
She mentioned that the family of the deceased have been notified and that they requested to bury the remains in accordance with Muslim rites.
“The Ogun State Police Command 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.” she said
