Kwara State Fire Service has, on Sunday, recovered the corpse of a 31-year-old man, identified as Abdullateef, from a domestic well in Ilorin, the state capital.
Abdullateef, allegedly jumped into the well deliberately to commit suicide, according to the fire service.
According to the spokesman of the fire service, Hassan Adekunle, the incident occurred at Bolarinwa Compound, Centre Igboro area of Ilorin.
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“On Sunday, 23rd November 2025, at 04:33hrs, the Kwara State Fire Service responded to a distress call for a rescue operation at Bolarinwa Compound, Centre Igboro Area, Ilorin.
“Upon arrival, firefighters discovered that a 31-year-old man named Abdullateef had deliberately jumped into a domestic well.
“Findings revealed that he had reportedly been making repeated attempts since the previous day, expressing intentions of taking his own life.
“Sadly, he made the final attempt while other occupants were asleep, leaving no one available to intervene, resulting in his demise,” the spokesman added.
Firefighters conducted a professional recovery operation, and his lifeless body was retrieved from the well and subsequently handed over to the head of the family, Alhaji Bolarinwa.
The Director of the State Fire Service, Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa, expressed deep sadness over the tragic incident and extended heartfelt condolences to the Bolarinwa family.
He urged the public to remain vigilant and attentive to individuals exhibiting signs of distress or suicidal tendencies, emphasizing that early intervention and close monitoring can prevent such unforeseen tragedies.
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