On Thursday, the Oyo State Fire Service confirmed the recovery of a 65-year-old man’s body from a deep well located in the Oke-Oga Atipe area of Idi-Aga, Ibadan. The incident was reported to the agency at 9:42 a.m. on December 4, 2025, by a local resident identified as Mr. Damola.
A rescue team, under the command of Assistant Chief Fire Superintendent Bamidele Samsudeen, was promptly deployed to the scene, where they verified the victim’s presence inside the well.Upon securing the area, firefighters successfully retrieved the body and transferred it to officers from the Agugu Police Division, led by Superintendent Idowu, for official documentation and subsequent investigation.
The Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Mr. Moroof Akinwande, described the incident as deeply regrettable and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.Akinwande used the occasion to highlight the persistent risks associated with uncovered wells and other open water sources, particularly during the harmattan period.
He called on residents to implement basic preventive measures, such as properly sealing wells and keeping fire extinguishers readily available, while also encouraging greater attention to mental-health concerns within communities.
This latest tragedy echoes a similar event in November 2025, when a 45-year-old man lost his life after falling into a well in Iseyin. Authorities continue to stress the importance of immediate hazard reporting and collective responsibility to reduce such preventable accidents across the state.
