Dele Olaosebikan
THE Ogun State Police Command has reported the tragic death of a 31-year-old man who reportedly drowned while attempting to retrieve a phone that fell into a well.
According to the Command, Sunday Jimoh, a resident of Laditan Area, Oja-Odan, lost his life on 22 February2025, at about 10:00 hours,
The Command says 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 the 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”, the Command in a release by CSP Omolola Odutola, its Public Relations Officer, stated.
The Command further stated that 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.
“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 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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