Sunday Jimoh, a resident of Laditan in Oja-Odan, drowned in a well on February 22, 2025, at approximately 10:00 am.
The unfortunate death of the 31-year-old has been confirmed by the Ogun State Police Command.
This information was issued on Sunday by CSP Omolola Odutola, who is the spokesperson for the state police command.
According to Odutola, a witness from the Junction Area of Oja-Odan, Kabiru Aladeshayi Ayigbere, saw the body trying to get into a well next to his store.
Odutola said, “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.”