37-year-old man rescued from well in Oyo State
A **37-year-old man has been rescued alive after falling into a well in the Oke-Sebe area of **Saki in Oyo State, officials have confirmed, ending a dangerous ordeal early on Saturday morning. The unidentified man became trapped inside the deep well, prompting an urgent response from the Oyo State Fire Service, whose emergency crews were dispatched after receiving a distress call. Firefighters arrived at the scene and, using specialised equipment, worked to safely lift the man from the well and bring him to the surface without further harm.
The Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Hon. Maroof Akinwande, said his team acted quickly upon arrival to free the man, who was then given immediate medical attention by health workers at the scene. Following the rescue, the man was reported to be in stable condition as authorities ensured he received prompt care.
Residents and bystanders expressed relief at the positive outcome after the dramatic incident, which drew attention from people in the neighbourhood and highlighted the readiness of emergency services to respond to unusual rescue situations. Officials have reiterated the importance of caution around open wells and similar hazards in communities to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
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