A three-year-old girl, Seyi Jebose has died after falling into a well in the Baruwa, Ipaja area of Lagos.
The girl was said to be playing in the apartment rented by her parents on Saturday evening when the incident occurred. The apartment is located at 1, Gemini Bus-Stop Baruwa, Ipaja.
Spokesman of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Nosa Okunbor confirmed the incident in a Sunday statement.
He said Jebose was rushed to Solad Hospital, Maria Street, Baruwa in Ipaja, where she was confirmed dead on arrival.
“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. Operation concluded.”
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