Oja -Odan : 31-Years-Old Man drown in well after making attempt to retrieve mobile phone

The police command in Ogun has confirmed that one Sunday Jimoh, 31, drowned in a well after attempting to retrieve a mobile phone which accidentally fell into the well.

CSP Omolola Odutola, the command’s spokesperson disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abeokuta.

” The Ogun State Police Command regrets to report a tragic incident that occurred in Oja-Odan on Saturday 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,” she said.

The police spokesperson explained that the family of the deceased had been notified, and they requested to bury the remains in accordance with Muslim rites.

She urged the public to exercise caution when dealing with such hazardous situations.