By Beulah Odijie & Akande Michael
LAGOS—An 84-year-old man was rescued from a 140-feet deep well at 35A, Fadeyemi Street, Pipeline area of Aboru, Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area, Lagos State, yesterday.
Preliminary findings by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, which effected the rescue, indicated a suspected case of attempted suicide.
Comptroller General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs. Margaret Adeseye, explained that the agency received a distress call at 10:09 a.m., on the incident.
She said: “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 a.m.
“The incident involved an 84-year-old male, who 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 recovered by the rescue team and subsequently handed over to his family members for further necessary attention. The exact cause of the incident is subject to further investigation.”
While reiterating the agency’s commitment to prompt emergency response, she urged members of the public to seek help and report emergencies through the appropriate channels when in distress.
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