Alaba Ayeni Found Dead in Well Near Ilorin School

Alaba Ayeni, a 52-year-old man, was discovered dead inside a domestic well located near Lamp Bearers Islamic School off Asa-Dam Road in Ilorin, Kwara State. The Kwara State Fire Service reported that they received a distress call regarding the incident and arrived at the scene at approximately 8:42 AM to begin a recovery operation.

Firefighters successfully retrieved Ayeni's body from the well. It was reported that local children found him in the well and alerted the elders in the community.

The well was situated close to Ayeni's residence. After the recovery, his body was handed over to DPO Bolaji of Budo-Nuhu Police Station, Nigeria Police Force, for further investigation.

Chief Fire Officer Alabi Muhammed expressed concern over the incident and urged residents to secure domestic wells and other open water sources, advising parents and guardians to supervise children near potentially hazardous areas. The Fire Service extended condolences to Ayeni's family and the community.