Thursday, October 22, 2026 -A tragic incident has occurred in Abule Egba, Lagos State, after a man lost his life in a courageous attempt to rescue a toddler who fell into a domestic well.
The incident occurred at No. 4, Paul Street, inward Agbe
Road, on Tuesday, October 20, after the toddler, whose mother worked as a
cleaner in the compound, accidentally fell into the well.
In a statement signed by LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Dr.
Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, the Agency disclosed that it received a
distress call at 9:48 a.m. and immediately deployed its response team from the
Igando Base.
According to LASEMA, a member of the Hausa community in the
area entered the well in a courageous attempt to save the child but became
trapped and was later recovered de@d.
The agency, working alongside the Lagos State Fire and
Rescue Service, the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps and the Nigeria
Police Force, launched coordinated rescue efforts despite the difficult
conditions posed by the well’s depth and high water level.
LASEMA confirmed that the deceased rescuer’s remains were
handed over to his relatives and members of the Hausa community for burial in
accordance with their customs.
The agency said efforts to recover the toddler were
unsuccessful because of the high volume of water and thick mud at the bottom of
the well. The agency explained that dewatering operations encountered
challenges, prompting the deployment of a specialist local diver for a final
search.
The diver reportedly determined that the toddler’s body had
sunk deep into the mud and could not be retrieved. Only one shoe belonging to
the child was recovered.
The agency says following an expert assessment and
consultations with the family and community leaders, LASEMA announced the
conclusion of the operation, with all responders returning to base.
Oke-Osanyintolu expressed condolences to the bereaved
families and the Hausa community, while acknowledging the rescuer’s courage in
risking his life to save the toddler.
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