A yet-to-be identified man, suspected to be in his late thirties has been found dead in a well in Ilorin, Kwara State on Sunday.

The body was recovered by officers of Kwara state Service in a rescue operation at Aliara street, Manjasurawa Area of Ilorin.

Spokesperson of Kwara State Fire Service, Hassan Adekunke who confirmed the development in a press statement on Sunday evening said the remains of the young man have been handed over to Police Station at Ganmo in Ifelodun local government area of the state.

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The statement reads:”On Sunday, August 4, 2024, at approximately 08:23 hours, the Kwara State Fire Service was summoned to a rescue operation at Aliara Street, Manjasurawa Area, Ilorin.

“An unidentified man, estimated to be about 38 years old, was found drowned in a well.

“The firemen promptly commenced their rescue operation and recovered the body which was handed over to DCO Olatunji of the Nigeria Police Force, Ganmo Division.

“An investigation is ongoing to ascertain the cause of the incident.”concluded the statement.