Man dies in Ogun well while trying to retrieve phone

File photo of well for illustration

Published By: Isa Isawade

A 31-year-old man, Sunday Jimoh, who is a resident of Laditan in Oja-Odan, Ogun State on Saturday died in a well while trying to retrieve his mobile phone which had fallen into it.

The Ogun State Police Command which confirmed the incident said it happened at about 10:00 am on Saturday.

The spokesperson for the state police command, CSP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement released on Sunday.

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.

She explained: “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.

“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.”