The incident occurred at approximately 10:35 AM on Saturday when Nabilat went to fetch water from the well. According to reports, she slipped and fell into the well while attempting to retrieve water.

The Kwara State Fire Service responded to the scene after receiving a distress call from a witness named Mayowa, who had observed the tragic event. Firefighters arrived promptly and successfully recovered the girl’s body, which was later handed over to a family member.

In a statement release by the Kwara State Fire Service provided details of the incident, explaining that Nabilat’s slip caused her to lose balance, leading to her fall into the well.

“The victim went to fetch water, and while doing so, one of her legs slipped off the ground, causing her to tumble into the well,” the statement read.

The Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, Falade Olumuyiwa, expressed deep sorrow over the loss and issued a warning to parents and guardians. He urged the public to take extra care, especially around domestic wells, and advised against sending young children to fetch water from such hazardous locations.

“This is a heartbreaking incident, and we urge parents to reconsider sending underage children to fetch water from domestic wells, which pose significant risks,” Olumuyiwa stated.

The tragic event has sparked renewed concerns about safety measures around domestic wells, which remain common in several communities in Ilorin, particularly due to unreliable water supply during the dry season.

Source: Punch