A 52‑year‑old man identified as Alaba Ayeni was found dead inside a domestic well in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, after children discovered his body.
The well, located in a residential area of Ilorin, is a typical water source used by households in many parts of Nigeria.
According to reports, the children who came across the scene immediately informed local officials, prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.
Police and health authorities were called to the site, and the body was subsequently removed for further examination.
Kwara State, situated in western Nigeria, has seen few similar incidents, making the discovery of Alaba Ayeni’s death a notable event for the community.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
