The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has rescued an 84-year-old man who jumped into a well in Aboru community of Agbado-Okeodo Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, reports thegazellenews.com
Thegazellenews.com learnt that the man attempted to kill himself by jumping into the 140ft deep well but was rescued by the fire service officials who responded immediately to the distress call of residents.
According to a statement by the state Fire and Rescue Service, the agency received a distress call at exactly 10:09 am on a rescue incident at No. 35A, Fadeyemi Street, Pipeline, Aboru, Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State.
“Upon receipt of the call, the Agency’s Rescue Crew alongside personnel from the Abesan Fire Station were immediately dispatched to the scene and arrived at 10:20 am,” the statement said.
On reaching the scene, officials of the agency discovered that a 84-year-old male adult reportedly fell into a well estimated to be about 140 feet deep.
“Preliminary observations suggest a suspected case of attempted suicide, as the well was adequately protected and securely covered.
“The victim was successfully recovered by the rescue team and subsequently handed over to the family members for further necessary attention. The exact cause of the incident is subjected to further investigation.
“The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service reiterates its commitment to prompt emergency response and urges members of the public to seek help and report emergencies through the appropriate channels when in distress,” the statement concluded
