CITIZENS COMPASS– A 31-year-old man, Sunday Jimoh, has reportedly drowned while recovering his phone which fell inside the well in Ogun State.
The tragic incident occurred yesterday, at Laditan Area, Oja-Odan, at about 10:00 hours.
Ogun State Police Command confirmed this to newsmen in a statement, on Sunday.
According to the statement signed by the spokesperson for the Command, Omolola Odutola, “The Ogun State Police Command regrets to report a tragic incident that occurred in Oja-Odan on February 22, 2025, at about 10:00 hours, leading to the unfortunate death of Sunday Jimoh, 31, a resident of Laditan Area, Oja-Odan.
“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 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.”
