Man Found Dead Inside Domestic Well in Ilorin

Kwara State Fire Service has recovered the body of an old man identified as Alaba Ayeni from a domestic well in Ilorin.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, near Lamp Bearers Islamic School, off Asa-Dam Road, Ilorin.

According to the Public Relations Officer of the Kwara State Fire Service, PFO Hassan Hakeem Adekunle, MBA, the Fire Service received a distress call at about 8 a.m. and immediately deployed firefighters to the scene.

On arrival, the firefighters commenced a recovery operation and successfully retrieved the body of the deceased from the well.

PFO Adekunle said preliminary information gathered at the scene indicated that some children in the area discovered the man inside the domestic well and immediately alerted elders in the vicinity.

The location of the well was also said to be close to the residence of the deceased.

Following the recovery operation, the body was handed over to DPO Bolaji of Budo-Nuhu Police Station, Nigeria Police Force, for further necessary action.

Reacting to the incident, the Chief Fire Officer, CFS Mohammed Alabi, expressed concern over the unfortunate development and urged residents to ensure that domestic wells and other open water sources around residential areas are properly covered and secured.

He also advised parents, guardians and community leaders to ensure that children are not allowed to move around unattended near wells, drainage channels and other potentially hazardous areas.

The Kwara State Fire Service commiserated with the family and community of the deceased, while reaffirming its commitment to responding promptly to emergencies and protecting lives and property across the state.