The Ogun State Police Command has reported the tragic death of 31-year-old Sunday Jimoh, a resident of Laditan Area, Oja-Odan. The Guardian learnt that the incident occurred on February 22, 2025, at about 10:00 a.m., and was reported by Kabiru Aladeshayi Ayigbere, a resident of Junction Area, Oja-Odan.
Ayigbere stated that he witnessed the deceased attempting to enter a well beside his shop. According to him, Jimoh insisted on retrieving a phone that had accidentally fallen into the well, despite warnings against the dangerous act. Regrettably, while Ayigbere 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 the incident was an unfortunate accident.
The police have notified the deceased’s family, who requested to bury the remains in accordance with Muslim rites. (Guardian)