By Abisola Oluremi

A 53-year-old man, identified as Totory Okoro, has been recovered from a well at his residence on Kadupe Street, Alakuta Community, Apete area of Ibadan, Oyo State.

Radio Nigeria gathered that the deceased, who was a native of Abia State, had reportedly been battling depression after losing his sight to glaucoma.

He was said to have previously worked as a cab driver before his condition denied him of working, with his wife becoming the family’s primary caregiver.

Some of his neighbors that spoke with journalists explained that the man was discovered missing on Friday morning, prompting a search by family members and neighbours. 

During the search, community members noticed that the cover of a well within the compound had been opened, while further checks led to the discovery of his body inside the well.

The body was later deposited at the state hospital, Adeoyo, Ring road, Ibadan for autopsy. 

Reacting, the Public Relations Officer of the Oyo Police Command, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the incident and said an investigation had commenced.

Edited by Taiwo Akinola.