Tragedy in Oyo as Man Loses Life Trying to Save Goat from Well

The Oyo State Fire Service has confirmed the recovery of two dead bodies from separate well-related incidents in the state, including that of a man who lost his life while attempting to rescue a goat.

The victims were identified as Shina Adedeji, aged 30, and another man believed to be about 45 years old, whose identity was not disclosed. The incidents occurred in Ogbomoso and Saki, respectively.

The Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Fire Reforms and Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Moroof Akinwande, disclosed the development in a statement released in Ibadan on Tuesday.

According to Akinwande, Adedeji fell into a well at the Aaje Ikose area of Ogbomoso, in Ogbomoso North Local Government Area, on Tuesday. The second victim was recovered from a deep well at the Mokola area of Saki, in Saki West Local Government Area, on Monday.

He explained that the victim in Saki died while attempting to rescue a goat that had fallen into the well.

Akinwande said, “The agency received a distress call on Monday at exactly 10:23 pm through a running caller and Yusuf Ismail that someone had fallen into a well at the Mokola area of Saki.

“Fire officers, led by PFS II Kolade Taiwo, promptly mobilised and responded to the scene. Upon arrival, it was discovered that a man of about 45 years was trapped inside a deep well.

“Our officers quickly swung into action, secured the area with the necessary equipment, and successfully recovered the man from the well.

“The incident occurred when the man willingly entered the well in an attempt to rescue a goat, during which he became trapped.”

Speaking on the Ogbomoso incident, the fire service boss stated, “On February 3, at exactly 9:45 am, we were summoned to a rescue operation by a running caller and CFM Adeleke at Aaje Ikose area of Ogbomoso.

“The firemen, led by CFM Oladejo, promptly moved to the scene. On arrival, it was discovered that a man of about 30 years old, named Shina Adedeji, had fallen into a well and was recovered by officers of the agency.

“The casualty was trapped in the well, which contained ammonia gas, while attempting to retrieve a fetcher.”

Following the tragic incidents, Akinwande urged residents to exercise caution and avoid risky actions, stressing the importance of personal safety.

He warned that members of the public should always prioritise their lives in all situations, noting that life has no duplicate.