The Ogun State Police Command said that a 31-year-old man, identified as Sunday Jimoh has drowned.
According to the Police, the tragic incident occurred in Oja-Odan on February 22, 2025, at about 10: am.
The Ogun State Police spokesperson, a Chief Superintendent of Police, Omolola Odutola, said that 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.
She added: “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 under 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.”
