Man loses life trying to rescue toddler who fell inside well in Lagos

A man in Lagos tragically lost his life while trying to save a two-year-old child who had fallen into a well. The toddler remains missing. The incident occurred on Paul Street, near Agbe Road, after the child, whose mother worked as a cleaner in the area, accidentally fell inside the well. A male resident attempted to rescue the child but became trapped and was found dead upon arrival.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) received a distress call and dispatched a response team from their Igando Base. Despite the efforts of emergency responders, including the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the Lagos State Neighborhood Safety Corps, and the police, the operation was hindered by the deep water and thick mud inside the well.

A specialist local diver was eventually deployed for a final search, but the child was found to have sunk too deep into the mud to be retrieved. Only one of the toddler's shoes was recovered. LASEMA discontinued the search after consulting with the family and community leaders. They expressed their condolences to the deceased man's family and the Hausa community, acknowledging his bravery in attempting to save the child.

LASEMA urged residents to secure wells and other openings around their homes to prevent similar incidents and warned against attempting dangerous rescue operations without professional assistance. Residents were advised to contact emergency responders through 767 or 112 in such situations.