The Ogun State command of the Nigerian Police Force has confirmed the unfortunate and tragic death of Sunday Jimoh, a 31 years old resident of Laditan in Oja-Odan, who got drowned in a well at about 10am on February 22, 2025.
CSP Omolola Odutola, the spokesperson of the state police command made this known in a statement released on Sunday.
The police spokesperson said that a resident of the Junction area of Oja-Odan, Mr Kabiru Aladeshayi Ayigbere reported the incident and stated that he witnessed the deceased making a dangerous attempt at entering the 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.