Despite warnings, man enters a well, and gets drowned; police recover body
By Jeph Ajobaju, Chief Copy Editor
Police have recovered the body of a man who ignored warnings from a friend, entered a well to retrieve a telephone handset, and got drowned in the process.
Ogun Police Command confirmed that Sunday Jimoh, 31, a resident of Laditan in Oja-Odan, drowned in the well at about 10am on February 22.
State Police Public Relations spokesperson Omolola Odutola disclosed in a statement on Sunday that the incident was reported by Kabiru Aladeshayi Ayigbere, a resident of Junction Area, Oja-Odan, who said he witnessed Jimoh attempting to enter the 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,” Odutola narrated.
“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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