A 43-year-old man identified as Kazeem has been confirmed dead after reportedly jumping into a domestic well under the influence of a hard drug known locally as ‘Colos’ (Colorado), in the Edun area of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.
The tragic incident occurred shortly after the victim returned from Eid prayers on Friday, sending shockwaves through the Ile Alapo community where the incident took place.
Confirming the development, the Public Relations Officer of the Kwara State Fire Service, Hassan Adekunle, said a distress call was received at exactly 10:29 am, alerting the service of a man who had fallen into a well.
“Our operatives were swiftly mobilised to the location,” he stated. “Upon arrival, the firefighters successfully recovered the lifeless body of the victim, who has been identified as Kazeem. Preliminary reports suggest he jumped into the well while under the influence of ‘Colos’, a synthetic and highly dangerous substance.”
Following the recovery, the body was handed over to Inspector Babatunde Amos of the C Division Police Station in Ilorin for further investigation. Authorities await formal identification and claim of the deceased by his family.
Reacting to the incident, the Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa, expressed profound sorrow over the avoidable loss of life. He used the moment to warn residents—especially youths—against the use of illicit drugs.
“This is a sad and needless tragedy. I strongly urge our young people and community members at large to stay away from drug abuse. These substances are destroying lives and tearing families apart,” he said.
