- Lagos firefighters pull man out of deep well in Ikotun-Igando
- Ejigbo rescue team responded swiftly to weekend distress call
- Officials blame the near-tragedy on negligence and lack of safety notice
A 56-year-old man was rescued alive after falling into a deep well in the Ikotun-Igando area of Lagos State.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the incident in an official statement issued on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
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Senior Public Affairs Officer, Maria Fadairo, disclosed that the mishap may have occurred due to negligence while the man was working inside the well.
The Ejigbo Station of the Fire and Rescue Service received a distress call over the weekend alerting them to the incident.
The rescue team immediately mobilised and rushed to the scene located at House 12, Aiyeola Street, off Governor Road, Molad Bus Stop, Ikotun.
Upon arrival, they found the man trapped inside a well estimated to be about 80 feet deep behind a bungalow on a 648 square metre property.
According to the agency, the building comprises eight rooms of varying sizes, suggesting a densely occupied residential space.
With the help of specialised equipment and teamwork, the firefighters managed to pull the man out of the well alive.
Medical officials were reportedly on standby to provide first aid and assess the man’s condition following his rescue.
Although he survived the ordeal, the agency indicated that the situation could have ended tragically without timely intervention.
Preliminary findings suggested the lack of safety oversight contributed significantly to the accident.
Director of the Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, urged Lagosians to alert the agency whenever engaging in risky manual work.
She added that involving the service ahead of such tasks ensures necessary safety protocols and standby teams are in place.
The incident has renewed calls for greater public awareness and responsibility when undertaking hazardous activities.
