A 52-year-old man, Alaba Ayeni, has died after allegedly jumping into a domestic well in Ilorin, Kwara State.

The incident occurred early yesterday at a location beside Lamp Bearers Islamic School, off Asa-Dam Road, Ilorin.
The state Fire Service confirmed the incident, saying it received a distress call and arrived at the scene at about 8:42 a.m.

A source in the community, Ambali Raheem, said Ayeni, who was a resident of the area, was discovered inside the well by some children, who immediately raised the alarm and alerted elders in the neighbourhood.

Raheem said the incident occurred close to the deceased’s residence.

According to the Fire Service, its personnel commenced a recovery operation upon arrival and successfully retrieve Ayeni’s body from the well .

The service said the body was subsequently handed over to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Budo-Nuhu Police Station, Bolaji, for further necessary action.

Reacting to the incident, the Chief Fire Officer, Alabi Muhammed, expressed concern over the development and urged residents to properly secure domestic wells and other open water sources in residential areas to prevent accidents.

He also advised parents, guardians and community leaders to ensure that children do not move around unattended near wells, drainage channels and other potentially hazardous areas.