Brave Man Dies Trying To Save Toddler Who Fell Inside Well In Abule Egba

A 51-year-old cleaner’s son’s attempt to do a good deed turned into a double tragedy in Abule Egba area of Lagos State this week.

A man has died while trying to rescue a two-year-old toddler who fell into a domestic well inside a compound.

The incident happened on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at No. 4, Paul Street, inward Agbe Road, Abule Egba.

According to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, the agency received a distress call at exactly 9:48 a.m. on Tuesday morning.

How it happened

LASEMA said preliminary investigation showed that the toddler, whose mother works as a cleaner in the compound, accidentally fell into the well.

When people in the compound shouted for help, a man from the Hausa community who lives in the area quickly volunteered to help.

He climbed down into the well to bring the child out. But he got trapped inside and could not climb back out.

Neighbours tried to pull both of them out but failed, so they called emergency responders.

When LASEMA responders arrived from their Igando base, they met residents already trying to rescue the victims. The agency then joined forces with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps and the Nigeria Police Force.

Rescue Efforts

The rescue operation was very difficult.

The well had a lot of water and very thick mud at the bottom. The team tried to pump out the water, but they had operational challenges.

After sustained efforts, the man who went in to rescue the child was brought out — but he was already dead.

His body was placed in a body bag and handed over to his relatives and members of the Hausa community for burial according to their customs.

LASEMA described his action as an act of uncommon bravery.

The search for the toddler continued. The team later called a specialist local diver to enter the well for a final search.

The diver searched inside the mud and confirmed that the child’s body had sunk deep into the thick mud and could no longer be recovered. The only thing recovered was one shoe belonging to the toddler.

Following the diver’s report and after talking with the child’s family and community leaders, LASEMA announced that the rescue operation had ended.

LASEMA’s Warning

The Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, who issued the statement, commiserated with both families.

He warned Lagos residents to always cover, raise and properly secure wells and other open pits in their compounds, especially in homes where small children live.

He also advised people not to attempt dangerous rescues without proper equipment and training. Instead, he said residents should call emergency toll-free lines 767 or 112 immediately.

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Tragic Incident: Lady Jumps into Lagos Lagoon, Dies

 Eniola Ajose 

Lagos was thrown into shock on Thursday after a woman tragically jumped into the lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge. Authorities confirmed her death following reports of the incident at approximately 4 PM.

Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, released a statement on the matter, confirming that the Marine Police responded swiftly to the emergency. The rescue team recovered the woman’s body near the UNILAG shore slipway, a location that has witnessed many significant events in the past.

Local medical officials at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) examined the victim and officially confirmed her death in the presence of officers from the Sabo Police Division. Her remains have since been transferred to the Yaba Infectious Disease Hospital mortuary for further procedures.

The police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic event to determine the reasons behind her actions. Authorities have not disclosed the woman’s identity or any potential factors leading to the incident.

This unfortunate event reignites concerns over safety along major Lagos routes, particularly around bridges and waterfronts. Reports indicate that accidental drownings and suicide attempts have become a growing issue in the state, prompting calls for increased security measures and preventive interventions.

Experts and concerned citizens urge the government to implement stronger safety protocols around critical infrastructure to reduce such occurrences. The swift response from emergency teams in this case highlights the importance of rapid intervention and thorough investigations to prevent future tragedies.

Tragic Incident: Lady Jumps into Lagos Lagoon, Dies

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Nigerian Player Dies During Match in Turkey

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Turkey Government has issued a Condolence message to the family of Ekundayo Ebenezer Mawoyeka (23), who died yesterday during a football match in turkey through their social social platforms.

Below is the condolence message:

"We are deeply saddened that Ekundayo Ebenezer Mawoyeka (23), Nigerian citizen and football player of Sarayköyspor of Denizli in Turkey, has passed away yesterday during a match.

We convey our condolences to his family. May he rest in peace".

Man jumps into Lagos Lagoon, dies

Oluwatobi Akindele

A yet-to-be-identified middle-aged man has drowned after reportedly jumping into the Lagos Lagoon in the early hours of Tuesday.

PUNCH Metro gathered that the deceased jumped into the lagoon after trekking on the Third Mainland Bridge inwards Lagos Island.

It was learnt that the man was rescued by some fishermen and officials of the Lagos State Waterways Authority.

A member of the rescue team, who spoke to our correspondent on condition of anonymity, said despite efforts by paramedics to resuscitate the victim, he eventually passed on.

He said, “The man jumped into the lagoon around 7.24am. He was rescued by some fishermen and transported to Ebute Ero by LASWA officials. After several hours of trying to resuscitate him, he, unfortunately, passed on.

“The man’s identity could not be ascertained. He apparently resorted to the action out of frustration. His body was handed over to officials of the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit.”

The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Chike Oti, said the case was not reported to the police.

The Public Affairs Officer of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Mahmud Hassan, said some officials of the agency witnessed the incident.

He advised people against taking their own lives.

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“People should learn to speak out whatever their problem is and they should seek help before it is too late. When there is life, there is hope,” he added.

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