Firemen in Oyo State have rescued a resident of Molefalafia, Oke-Ado in Ibadan South-West Local Government Area, who fell into a well at Mobolorunduro Mosque on Sunday.

Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Fire Service Reform, Adebayo Akiinwande, in a statement, said the 68-year-old was trying to recover his lost mobile phone from the well when he got trapped in it.

Mr Akinwande said, “The distressed call was reported at exactly 06:10hrs this morning, Sunday, June 8, 2025, through a telephone call of someone that fell into a well at Mobolorunduro Mosque, No.30 Ajeigbe Street, Molefalafia, Oke-Ado, Ibadan.

“The fire personnel led by ACFS Adedeji promptly deployed to the scene of the incident. On getting there, it was discovered to be a man of about 68 years of age trapped inside a deep well of Mobolorunduro Mosque while he was solely trying to recover his lost phone in the well.

“The firemen swiftly swung into action by tying all necessary knots and observing precautionary measures. The man was rescued alive and handed over to his family for proper care.”

Mr Akiinwande blamed the victim’s ignorance and lack of knowledge about the dangers associated with entering a well without being properly trained for the incident.

He urged the public to refrain from activities that could endanger their lives.