A Salah celebration turned tragic in the Edun area of Ilorin, Kwara State, as the Kwara State Fire Service on Saturday recovered the body of a 43-year-old man identified as Kazeem from a domestic well.
According to a statement released by Hassan Hakeem Adekunle, the spokesperson for the Kwara State Fire Service, the incident occurred at Ile Alapo shortly after the victim returned from Eid prayers. The service received a distress call around 10:29 a.m., reporting that a man had fallen into a well. Firefighters were swiftly deployed to the scene, where they recovered Kazeem’s lifeless body.
Eyewitnesses and preliminary reports indicated that Kazeem allegedly jumped into the well under the influence of a hard substance known locally as “Colo” (Colorado), a synthetic drug with a reputation for causing hallucinations and erratic behavior.
The Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa, expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss, urging the public to desist from drug abuse.
“This unfortunate incident is a reminder of the dangers of substance abuse. We must all come together as a society to tackle this growing menace before it destroys more lives,” he said.
The victim’s body was handed over to Inspector Babatunde Amos of the C Division Police Station, Ilorin. Authorities said they are awaiting formal identification and claims from the deceased’s family.
The incident has left many residents in shock, with community members calling for more awareness and action against drug abuse, especially among the youth.
