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By: Sunday Adebayo
Tragedy as yet-to-be-identified woman fell and died in a deep well in Ijegun area of Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos.
Although, the deceased body was recovered by the the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, 10 days after discovered by residents that she fell inside the deep well.
The recovery operation was carried out by officers of the Ejigbo Fire Station in partnership with other emergency response and security agencies at the scene, located on Abuba Anthony Street, by Obalagbe Bus Stop.
It was gathered that residents immediately made a distress call to emergency services for assistance when discovered.
The Senior Public Affairs Officer of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Maria Fadairo, who confirmed the incident on Friday, said firefighters from the Ejigbo Rescue Crew were immediately deployed to the scene.
Fadairo explained that upon arrival at the scene, it was discovered that the lady had fallen into a well approximately 170 feet deep, located at the frontage of a one-storey building under construction, which made the rescue effort particularly difficult.
She added the complexity of the incident necessitated collaboration with the Nigerian Police, leading to the commencement of a thorough investigation.
“Following sustained and coordinated efforts, the body of the victim was successfully recovered during a snap operation on Thursday, July 10, 2025,” Fadairo stated.
She added that the deceased was handed over to officials of the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit (SEHMU), while the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) and officers from the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, were present at the scene.
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