The Oyo State Fire Services Agency recorded a mix of tragedy and narrowly averted disasters as it responded to three separate emergencies across the state between February 26 and 27, 2026 — including a fatal well incident, a major petrol tanker collision, and a residential fire.
27-Year-Old Dies in Deep Well Incident
A 27-year-old man lost his life after reportedly inhaling toxic ammonia gas while attempting to clean debris inside an abandoned well at No. 5, Binukonu Olota, Laogun area of Ibadan.
The agency received a distress call at exactly 8:31 a.m. on Thursday, February 26. Firefighters led by Chief Fire Superintendent (CFS) Adedeji swiftly mobilised to the scene. Upon arrival, rescue personnel deployed specialised equipment and successfully recovered the victim’s body from the deep well.
The body was subsequently handed over to officers from the Gbagi Police Divisional Headquarters for further investigation.
Officials confirmed that the victim was overcome by ammonia fumes during the cleaning process. The operation concluded at 11:27 a.m., with the crew returning to base on standby.
Explosion Averted After Tanker Collision
Less than 24 hours later, firefighters prevented what could have been a catastrophic explosion following a collision between two petrol tankers at Onipe Village, Idi-Ayunre, along the Ibadan axis.
The distress call was received at 8:54 a.m. on Friday, February 27. Fire crews led by Assistant Chief Fire Superintendent (ACFS) Adeniyi responded immediately.
According to the agency, a 45,000-litre DAF trailer tanker loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) lost control while in motion and rammed into a stationary tanker of similar capacity. The impact caused a massive fuel spillage, raising fears of a potential explosion.
Firefighters launched an articulated foam attack, blanketing the leaking fuel with chemical compounds to suppress vapour ignition and prevent fire outbreak. No casualties were recorded.
Emergency responders from the Federal Fire Service, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the Idi-Ayunre Police Division were also on ground during the operation.
Properties valued at millions of naira were reportedly saved.
Residential Fire Contained in Kishi
In a separate incident in Kishi, the agency responded to a house fire at Alhaji Oloyoyo House, opposite ADS Primary School in the Kaima Kara area, at 4:30 a.m. on Friday.
Firefighters led by Assistant Fire Superintendent (AFS) Akande arrived to find a ground-floor room in a four-flat residential building engulfed in flames. The team swiftly contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading to other apartments and nearby structures.
A 50-year-old man was recovered from the affected room and handed over to the Kishi Divisional Police Headquarters.
Preliminary fire investigations revealed that the blaze was triggered by an unattended candle. Authorities further disclosed that the occupant had returned home around 2:00 a.m. with a keg of petrol, which intensified the fire.
Only one room was affected, while the rest of the building was protected. Officials again estimated that properties worth millions of naira were saved.
Safety Advisory
The Chairman of the agency, Hon. Dr. Moroof Adebayo Akinwande, commended firefighters for their swift response to distress calls and emphasised the importance of public safety consciousness.
He urged tanker drivers to adhere strictly to road safety regulations, warned against storing flammable substances in homes, and advised residents to properly monitor candle usage.
The chairman also reiterated the need for the installation of fire extinguishers in vehicles, commercial buildings, and households to curb fire outbreaks at their early stages.
Residents were encouraged to promptly report emergencies and provide accurate addresses when contacting fire services.
Emergency Lines: 08067439223, 08054353501, or 615 (toll free).
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