The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Ejigbo Station, has successfully rescued a man trapped in a deep well in Ikirun, reports thegazellenews.com.
The Fire Service officers received a distress call over the weekend reporting an individual trapped inside a well.
The rescue team swiftly mobilized and arrived at the scene at House 12, Aiyeola Street, off Governor Road, Molad Bus Stop, Ikotun, within the Ikotun-Igando LCDA, Lagos.
Upon arrival, it was discovered that a male adult, approximately 56 years old, was trapped while working inside a well estimated to be 80 feet deep. The incident occurred at the rear of a bungalow comprising eight rooms of varying sizes, situated on a property covering approximately 648 square metres.
The victim was successfully rescued alive through the coordinated efforts of the firefighters.
Preliminary investigations suggested that the incident may have resulted from negligence.
The Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, reiterated the importance of notifying the agency whenever hazardous jobs are to be undertaken. This will allows for proper safety protocols, including standby duty, to prevent life-threatening situations.
