A three year old girl, identified as Seyi Jebose, has died as a result of falling into a well while playing in her family’s resident in Ipaja, Lagos state.
This unfortunate incident occurred on Saturday evening, August 22.
The spokesperson of Lagos State Emergency Agency LASEMA, Nosa Okunbor, confirmed the incident in a statement. He stated that the girl was confirmed dead on arrival at Solad Hospital in Baruwa, Ipaja where she was rushed to for emergency treatment.
The statement reads,
“Upon arrival at the incident scene, the team was told that a three-year-old girl, Miss Seyi Jebose, fell inside a well at 1, Gemini Bus Stop, Baruwa, Ipaja. Further investigation revealed that the girl fell through the rusty cover of the well while playing in the compound where she lives with her parents.
“With the combined efforts of LASEMA, Lagos State Fire Service, and NPF Alagolo Division, the girl was brought out of the well and rushed to Solad Hospital, Maria Street, Baruwa Ipaja, where she was confirmed dead on arrival.
“The body has been handed over to the family members and Police officers from Alagolo Police Station led by Inspector Abumere.
