Lagos Fire Service Rescues 84-yr-old From ‘Attempted Suicide’ Inside Well

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS) has rescued an 84-year-old man from suspected attempted suicide inside a domestic well at No. 35A, Fadeyemi Street, Pipeline, Aboru, Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State.

LSFRS said it earlier received a distress call at exactly 10:09 hours concerning the incident on Tuesday and it quickly moved to the scene.

In a statement signed by its Controller General, Margaret Adeseye, and posted on its verified Facebook page, the agency said upon receipt of the distress call, the its Rescue Crew alongside personnel from the Abesan Fire Station were immediately dispatched to the scene and arrived 11 minutes later at 10:20 hours.

“The incident involved an 84-year-old male adult 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 successfully recovered by the rescue team and subsequently handed over to the family members for further necessary attention. The exact cause of the incident is subjected to further investigation,” it stated.

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service reiterated its commitment to prompt emergency response and urged members of the public to seek help and report emergencies through the appropriate channels when in distress.