Lagos: rescue efforts unfolded in Lagos as the Lagos State Fire Services and Rescue Service said it had successfully saved a 56-year-old man who had become trapped inside an 80-foot-deep well in the Ikotun area of the state.
The agency made this announcement in a post shared on its X handle, @LagosRescue, on Tuesday.
It stated that the agency received a distress call reporting an individual trapped inside a well.
“The rescue team swiftly mobilised and arrived at the scene at No 12 Aiyeola St, off Governor Road, Molad B/S, Ikotun, Lagos.
“Upon arrival, it was discovered that a male adult, approximately 56 years old, had become 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.s
“The victim was successfully rescued alive through the coordinated efforts of the firefighters, “it stated.
According to the fire service, preliminary investigations suggest that the incident may have been caused by negligence.
It reiterated the importance of notifying the agency whenever hazardous jobs were to be undertaken.
“This will allow for proper safety protocols, including standby duty, to prevent life-threatening situations,” it said.
