Woman dies after falling into deep well in Lagos community
Tragedy struck in Ijegun, Lagos, when a young woman fell into a 170-foot-deep well and lost her life. The victim, who fell into the well on June 30, was recovered by the Lagos State Fire on July 10. The rescue operation was quite challenging due to the well’s depth and location at the frontage of […]
Tragedy struck in Ijegun, Lagos, when a young woman fell into a 170-foot-deep well and lost her life.
The victim, who fell into the well on June 30, was recovered by the Lagos State Fire on July 10.
The rescue operation was quite challenging due to the well’s depth and location at the frontage of a one-storey building under construction.
The firefighters from the Ejigbo Rescue Crew collaborated with the Police to recover the body, which was then handed over to the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit (SEHMU).
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Maria Fadairo, Senior Public Affairs Officer, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, confirmed the incident.
She disclosed that the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service received a distress call at about 9.33pm on Monday, June 30, 2025, reporting a rescue emergency at Abuba Anthony Street, by Obalagbe Bus Stop, via Fadeko International Hotel, Ijegun, Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State.
“The Ejigbo Fire Station was immediately dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, it was discovered that a female adult had trapped into a well approximately 170 feet deep, located at the frontage of a one-storey building under construction. The building comprises six two-bedroom flats, covering a land area of approximately 648 square metres in a fenced environment.
“Due to the complex nature of the incident, leading to collaborating with the Nigerian Police, a thorough investigation was initiated. Following sustained and coordinated efforts, the body of the victim was successfully recovered in a snapped operations on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
“The recovery operation was led by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service in collaboration with other emergency response and security agency. The victim was recovered dead and handed over to officials of the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit (SEHMU), while the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) was standing by with the Nigeria Police Force from the State’s Criminal Investigation Department, Panti observing proceedings.
“The Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye extends its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased and appreciates the efforts of all agencies involved. Further information regarding the ongoing investigation remains under the jurisdiction of the Nigeria Police,” she added.