Recovery of a Man’s Body from a Deep Well in Oyo State
A tragic incident occurred in Oyo State, where the corpse of a 45-year-old man was recovered from a deep well. The event took place in the Iseyin Local Government Area, specifically at Odo-Ogbo, Oja-Agbe Area. The recovery was carried out by the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, Iseyin Command.
The Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Fire Reform and the state Chairman of the Fire Services Agency, Moroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident in a statement released from Ibadan, the state capital. He provided details about the circumstances that led to the man being trapped in the well.
According to Akinwande, the emergency was reported on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at exactly 09:04hrs. The report came through a running caller and Mrs. Azeez Iyabo, who alerted authorities about someone trapped in a deep well at the specified location.
The fire services agency responded swiftly, with officers led by CFS Banuso arriving at the scene. Upon arrival, they discovered a man approximately 45 years old who had fallen into the well the previous night. The team immediately initiated rescue operations using all necessary equipment.
After several hours of effort, the man was successfully recovered from the well. He was then handed over to the police team from Okutapemo Divisional Headquarters in Iseyin.
Public Safety Advisory
In light of this incident, Akinwande urged the public to exercise caution in their daily activities to prevent similar situations. He emphasized the importance of avoiding isolation and ensuring that individuals are not left in vulnerable positions where they cannot seek help.
The chairman also highlighted the need for community awareness and vigilance, encouraging people to be mindful of their surroundings, especially in areas where there may be potential hazards like deep wells or other dangerous structures.
Key Details of the Incident
- The incident occurred at Odo-Ogbo, Oja-Agbe Area, in the Iseyin Local Government Area.
- The man was trapped in a deep well on Wednesday night.
- The fire services agency was alerted at 09:04hrs on Thursday, November 6, 2025.
- Officers led by CFS Banuso responded promptly to the scene.
- The man was recovered after applying all necessary rescue equipment.
- The body was handed over to the police from Okutapemo Divisional Headquarters.