- Lagos Firefighters Avert Tragedy, Rescue Woman from Open Well
- Mrs. Margaret Adeseye, said the woman was successfully pulled out alive after a tense and delicate operation
- She urged residents to ensure that open wells and similar structures are properly covered
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has saved a 32-year-old woman who accidentally fell into an uncovered 60-foot well at No. 14 Mustapha Bolatiwa Street, off Agric Bus Stop, in the Ikorodu area of the state.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the incident occurred on Wednesday, drew a large crowd of onlookers, with many describing the rescue as “nothing short of a miracle.”
Eyewitnesses said the unidentified woman had reportedly wandered from a nearby compound and was seated on the edge of the well before she lost balance and fell in.
Upon receiving a distress call, operatives of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service swiftly arrived at the scene and commenced a coordinated rescue operation.
Confirming the incident, the Director of the agency, Mrs. Margaret Adeseye, said the woman was successfully pulled out alive after a tense and delicate operation.
“She was immediately stabilised and transported to a nearby hospital for further medical care,” Adeseye stated.
She urged residents to ensure that open wells and similar structures are properly covered to prevent avoidable accidents.
Adeseye also commended the professionalism and prompt response of the firefighters, reaffirming the agency’s commitment to protecting lives and property across Lagos State.
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