When Carmen and Lupita Andrade were born, doctors said they only had three days to live.The conjoined twins, now 16, originally born in Mexico and now living in New Milford, Connecticut, defied those odds and lived far past doctors’ expectations.

Health problems have emerged and placed the girls’ futures at risk, but they tell the Hartford Courant they don’t see the point in a surgery that could end up killing them.

“There’s the whole psychological situation,” Carmen says. “Because we’ve been so used to being together. I don’t think there’d be a point.”

The girls were brought to the U.S. by their parents, who sought medical expertise for their daughters’ condition. Each of the girls has a heart, a set of arms, a set of lungs and a stomach.

But, they share some ribs, their circulatory system, and their digestive and reproductive systems. Doctors have told them that a surgery to separate them could end in serious neurological problems or death.

Despite these overwhelming obstacles, the girls have thrived at school and in their personal lives. Carmen told the Courant, “A lot of people don’t notice [how different we are], because when they first meet us, we kind of have the same reactions.”

She continued, “But our friends, once they get to know us, our friends literally tell us, You guys are so completely different,’ and I’m like, Well, yeah. We’re two different people.’”

Carmen adds that her sister has always been deeply involved in her life. “There’s been a person there… listening about my crap,” she says. “I guess [there’s] an emotional attachment to my sister.”

Despite Lupita only having 40 percent lung capacity, according to the Courant, and a severely curved spine, the sisters say they’d rather live their lives than run the risk of losing each other.

“There’s a lot more risk to it than it actually being beneficial so we…” Carmen begins.

“…decided not to [go through with a surgery],” Lupita finishes. “We’re just going to live out life and that’s it.”

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The new Operation Harbin Kunama (II) jointly set up by the Army and the Kaduna state government, has begun yielding fruits as the group recovered large cache of arms in Southern Kaduna.The discovery was made when troops of the 1 Division Nigerian Army, embarked on a cordon and search of Gwaska, Dangoma, Angwan Far and Bakin Kogi general area of Southern Kaduna state.

Recovered during the operation were: 73 Dane guns, 4 locally made rifles, one locally made machine gun and one locally made pistol. Others include 260 cartridges, 14 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, 63 rounds of 9mm ammunition, one locally made small machine gun magazine, a pair of worn out military boot and some quantities of assorted improvised ammunition and pyrotechnics hidden in dug out pits.

The recently launched operation will also cover some forests in Bauchi, Kano and Plateau states.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman.

Usman noted that while efforts are ongoing to track down the owners of the arms and ammunition, it is imperative to state that the good people of the area have been very supportive and cooperate fully with the military which led to the unprecedented findings.

“Similarly, in sector 1 of the operation which covers Kano state, troops in conjunction with other security agencies are carrying out operations in suspected armed bandits camps in Falgore forest. The operation is ongoing,” he added.

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Arsenal have advanced to the final round of the FA Cup after thrashing Manchester City 2-1 in the semi-final.It was a tough contest between the duo on Sunday at Wembley, as City lost David Silva to a first-half injury.

They however took the lead in the 69th minute when Sergio Aguero raced through to clip in.

Nacho Monreal volleyed in Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s cross to equalise three minutes later, although Yaya Toure hit the post, and Fernandinho, the bar for Man City before extra time.

Alexis Sanchez then scored a 101-minute winner to send the Gunners into the last stage of the competition.

Arsenal will face Chelsea in the final at Wembley on May 27.

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Adeleke, the first civilian Governor of Osun State and a serving Senator representing Osun West senatorial district passed on in Osun on Sunday morning at the age of 62.

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L-R: Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode; her husband, Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode; Chairman, Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Epe Branch, Prince Deola Sunday Abimbola; Justice George Oguntade (Rtd) and his wife, Modupe during the Family Thanksgiving Service at the St. Michael’s Anglican Church, Popo-Oba, Epe, on Sunday, April 23, 2017.

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Angry youths in Ede, Osun State have attacked Mrs Idiat Babalola, the Senior Special Adviser to Gov. Rauf Aregbesola on Diaspora.Babalola who came for the burial of Sen. Isiaka Adeleke, who died on Sunday, was mobbed by the youths who prevented state government officials from attending the burial, alleging that the senator was poisoned.

It took the intervention of policemen with an order from the State Commissioner of Police, Mr Fimihan Adeoye who was present at the late senator’s residence, to ferry her out.

The atmosphere at the late Adeleke’s house was tensed as sympathisers and family members were weeping profusely in spite the heavy presence of security personnel.

A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent, who was at the late senator’s residence in Ede on Monday, reports that the grave where he would be buried had been prepared.

The former civilian governor, NAN learnt, would be buried near his living room within the premises, as family members await the result of the autopsy conducted on the late senator.

Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State and his Ogun State counterpart, Ibikunle Amosun, had already arrived for the burial.

The Islamic clerics, who would perform the burial rites, had also arrived as at the time of filing this report.

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The Borno Police Command on Monday confirmed the killing of three suspected suicide bombers after a foiled attack near Maiduguri.Damian Chukwu, the Commissioner of Police made this known in a statement in Maiduguri.

“Information just received indicates, today at about 0510 hours three female suicide bombers attempted to enter Mamanti village in Jere Local Government Area.

“They were intercepted by vigilantes called Civilian JTF. In the process, one of the bombers detonated Improvised Explosive Devise (IED) strapped to her body killing herself alone. The other two tried to escape but were shot dead by security personnel on duty”.

Chukwu said that the police anti bomb unit had been drafted to the scene to render it safe.

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Heritage Bank is one of the proud sponsors of Big Brother Naija Season-2 reality TV show.

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The first Cricket relaunch season in Edo ended on Saturday with Scholars Imperial Education Center emerging the overall best team with 32 points.The season tagged, “Templars Secondary Schools/Senior Cricket League” had five secondary school participating and four senior teams.

At the close of the league, a total of ten matches were played with each of the five schools with each schools showing exciting performance in each of their four matches.

The state cricket association attributed this to the ongoing coaching and grass root development of the game, especially in schools.

The state Cricket Association Chairman, Uyi Akpta, at the closing ceremony, gave six of the students scholarship upto the secondary level.

The state chairman, who promised that the 2017/2018 season would be an improvement compare to the relaunch season, also donated N500, 000 to Edo Boys High School to promote the game.

Aho Peter of Edo Boys High School, emerged the Batsman of the series with a total of 139 runs, he was closely followed by Mirach Akhigbe of Scholars Imperial Education Center with 93 runs.

While Miracle Akhigbe again emerged the Most Valuable. Player (MVP) of the season, his mate, Oyivwi Marvelous topped the bowling chat with 11 wickets.

Similarly, No Limit Cricket Club topped the senior league with 22 points after each of the four teams had a feel of six matches with a total of twelve matches played in the series.

At the end of the series, a total of 3495 runs was scored in 651 Overs with Ovie Osuaso, an ex-international, of Invictus Cricket Club topping the batting line with 185 runs.

Top batman behind Osuaso is Theophilus Ibodeme of No Limit and his club mate, Cyril Musa, with 143 runs and 127 runs respectively.

Goodluck Oshodin of No Limit Cricket Club topped the bowling chat with 17 wickets ahead of Kelvin Agbonwanegbe of Invictus and Emmanuel Akhigbemen of No Limit who both had 12 wickets respectively.

Theophilus Ibodeme proved himself to be Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the league with a show of class in batting and bowling.

Similarly, Olu Akpata  of  Templars Law Firm, sponsor of the league, also promised scholarship to the best player to study law in any University in the country.

He said exciting packages would be added in the 2017/2018 season for the rapid development of the game in the state.

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The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has concluded arrangements to hold its Biennial Convention in Ikeja, the Lagos State Capital.According to a statement by the General Secretary of the Guild, Victoria Ibanga, the Convention, scheduled to hold April 28-30, 2017, will take place at the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos State. The theme of the convention is: A Nation in Recession: Whither the Nigerian Media?

It will be chaired by Malam Kabiru Yusuf, Chairman, Daily Trust Newspapers limited.

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, who is the Chief Host, is billed to deliver an address and declare the Convention open.

A quintessential communication expert and political lobbyist, Mr. Emma Agu, will present a paper on the theme of the Convention.

The Biennial Convention, one of the largest gatherings of Nigerian Editors brings together over 300 editors and other media professionals. The forum will produce a new executive, led by a new President to oversee the affairs of the Guild in the next two years.

The tenure of the current executive, led by Mrs. Funke Egbemode, Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of New Telegraph newspapers, began with Mr. Femi Adesina in 2015 and was truncated when he was appointed Special Adviser to President Muhammad Buhari, a few weeks after election.

Adesina handed over to Malam Garba Deen Muhammad who was the Deputy President, and his position was ratified during the 11th ANEC in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

A few months after the mantle of leadership changed hands, Malam Muhammad was appointed Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division of NNPC.

Again, power shifted to Mrs. Egbemode who was then the Vice-President (West), and her new position was ratified during the 12th ANEC in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, in 2016.

To facilitate the election process, the Guild has appointed a highly respected veteran journalist and author, Mr. Ray Ekpu, as the Chairman of a five-member Electoral Committee to conduct the process.

He is to be supported by other top-notch journalists of proven integrity.

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, is expected to address the editors who will converge on Lagos to be part of the historic event.

As part of activities lined up for the Convention, officials of Trust Fund Pensions Limited will make a 10-minute presentation. The topic is: Pension Fund for Editors: Managing your tomorrow today, during the business session on April 29, 2017.

A gala night/dinner will hold in the evening of Saturday, April 29 at 7:00pm during which new members of the Guild will be inducted. Delegates are expected to depart on Sunday, April 30, 2017.

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The Senator Ahmed Makarfi’s led National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),  has congratulated  the newly-elected Chairmen and Councillors in the 13 Local Government Areas and 171 Wards of Ebonyi State in the just-concluded elections held  last Saturday.This was contained in a statement signed by Prince Dayo Adeyeye, National Publicity Secretary, PDP – NCC, and made available to Daily Champion in Lagos on Monday.

The statement read in part: “No doubt, the successful elections with landslide victories for the 13 Council Chairmen and 171 Ward Councillors in Ebonyi State have once again, demonstrated strength and popularity of the PDP in the South-East Zone of the Country and Ebonyi State in particular.

“We are proud of all the Elected Officers but it is noteworthy that the success of the PDP at the Polls is largely due to the remarkable performance of the Governor of Ebonyi State, H. E. Engr. Dave Umahi and the previous indelible achievements of our great Party in the State.

“ We, therefore, make bold to state that Ebonyi State is home of the PDP and the Outcome of the Elections is a good showing that the PDP Brand remains the most acceptable in all state of the Federation being the only National Party that is well-grounded and experienced on issues of democratic governance.

“ Once again, we congratulate the people of Ebonyi State for entrusting their mandate to our great Party, the PDP.

“The PDP Government in the State is promising not to relent in its effort towards the provisions of good governance. Remain faithful!

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Disturbed by the worsening cases of violence in Ikorodu area of Lagos, the police have accused traditional rulers and chiefs in the area of collaborating with criminals to unleash terror on residents.“There are Baales (village heads) that are informants and sponsors of criminals in this area,” the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr. Fatai Owoseni, said on Sunday at a meeting with the traditional rulers.

“They allow militants to build houses harbouring criminals in the creeks. I want the royal fathers to call their chiefs to order. This meeting is convened to tell them that we will no longer tolerate silent conspiracy.

“Traditional rulers cannot tell me they don’t know who is who in their domain; all communities are advised to organise their local vigilantes,’’ Owoseni said.

According to him, most kidnappings, killings and other violent crimes in Lagos State takes place in Ikorodu area and urged community to be part of the security management.

“In the community, there are hunters and farmers; they can’t say they don’t know criminals in their communities. There is conspiracy of silence on criminal activities and this conspiracy must stop.

“Traditional rulers and religious leaders must unmask the criminals in their communities. We have begun operations at Isawo; we need intelligence reports from the traditional rulers.

“Killing for rituals must stop and with your support, we can stop those killings. Let us take ownership of our areas and expose the hoodlums amongst you.

“Some of the Baales and chiefs supply foods to these militants; many of them are spies to these vandals and militants’’, the police commissioner said.

Owoseni warned traditional rulers in Ikorodu area against harbouring criminals who were unleashing terror on their subjects.

The police boss expressed sadness over incessant kidnapping, pipeline vandalism, robbery, cultism and killings of innocent persons in the area.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that four police men, an army captain and a civilian were on killed by suspected militants in Isawo area of Ikorodu on April 9.

Owoseni told the royal fathers that the police would no longer tolerate people being killed and maimed under the watchful eyes of traditional rulers.

He urged the traditional rulers to join hands with the police so that hoodlums would have no place to hide or operate in their domains.

Responding, the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Adewale Shotobi, assured the police that the traditional institution would partner with security operatives in curbing crimes in the area.

Shotobi said that the royal fathers were investigating the recent killings and other crimes in Ikorodu area so as to expose the hoodlums.

Also speaking, Oba Ajibade Agoro of Imota, noted that increasing crime in the area was due to massive urban-rural migration.

“No traditional ruler would be happy for his community to be known for criminality during his reign.

“Cultism is our problem in Imota. Few days ago, someone was shot while another person was also shot yesterday.

“Our challenge is that when we give information and the police arrest these criminals, after few weeks, the suspects are released,’’ Agoro said.

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According to Lere Olayinka, Fayose’s aide on new media, the governor is presently seated inside Federal High Court 4 as the leader of the secessionist group Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) appears before Justice Nyako.

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The presidency has condemned a recent statement by a retired colonel, Dangiwa Umar, against the ongoing anti-corruption campaign of the Muhammadu Buhari administration.A presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, made the condemnation in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday.Mr. Shehu was reacting to a statement issued by Mr. Umar in which he accused the government of President Muhammadu Buhari of being unfair in the war against corruption.

In his statement on Sunday, the retired colonel commended President Buhari for suspending two officials enmeshed in scandals, but criticised other actions of the administration.

“The decision by the Federal Government of Nigeria to suspend the SGF Mr David Babachir Lawal and the DG NIA Mr Ayodele Oke while they are being investigated is a welcome development in its war against corruption,” Mr. Umar said. “It is also remarkable and commendable that the Government has decided not to detain the duo while they are being investigated.” President Muhammadu Buhariwould it be deterred by false accusations.

“The war against corruption is here to stay. As long as President Buhari is in power, Nigerians can rest assured of that.

“It will not succumb to media attacks. It will not be deterred by false accusations. It will not be quenched by disgruntled elements.’’

The spokesperson said President Buhari’s administration is quite familiar with the barrage of verbal attacks that have accompanied the administration’s determined war against corruption.

“A number of Nigeria’s elite, uncomfortable with the disruption of business as usual, have fought viciously, usually via the media.

“However, this comment, coming from Umar, is highly disappointing. Because he is not in a position to label accusations. He should, instead, allow others to do this.

“Curiously, despite the various accusations and media attacks, no one has so far come forth with any evidence of President Buhari’s selectiveness in the war against corruption,’’ he said.

Mr. Shehu challenged anyone or organisation with any evidence of bias or partiality in the fight against corruption to make it public

He stated that all the agencies involved in the war against corruption were allowed freedom to carry out their responsibilities, without any interference whatsoever from the Presidency

He said, “If Umar or anyone else feels that they have any evidence to the contrary, they are encouraged to make this public.

“Ultimately, the final frontier of the war against corruption is the judiciary.

“After the anti-graft agencies have gathered proof of corruption and made arrests, they present the accused before competent courts of the land, who have the final say on who is guilty of corruption and who is not.’’

Mr. Shehu maintained that President Buhari had never interfered with the judicial process, despite publicly expressing his frustration with how slowly corruption cases were handled.

“Again, anyone with a shred of evidence to the contrary is encouraged to go public with it.”

“A number of Nigerian elites have over the years benefitted from various forms of corruption, including monthly payouts from the office of previous National Security Advisers.

“Let me clarify that this is not in reference to Colonel Umar in particular.

“The Buhari administration has offended so many of our greedy elite by putting a stop to this, plugging many of the holes through which our country’s resources, belonging to each and every one of us, were looted by a few.

“Naturally, these elites are frustrated. But we shall not allow them to frustrate the war against corruption,” he said.

(NAN)

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The trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki, earlier postponed from April 18 to April 25 has again been shifted till the 27th of this month.Mr. Saraki is facing trial on an 18-count charge for alleged false declaration of asset at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT.

The trial which began in September 2015 has in recent times suffered setbacks mostly at the instance of the prosecution.

Shortly before the previously adjourned date of April 18, the Code of Conduct Tribunal issued a statement saying that the matter was postponed following a request by the prosecution.

When PREMIUM TIMES correspondent arrived the venue on Tuesday, an official again briefed about a further adjournment based on a request by the prosecution.

Speaking with PREMIUM TIMES, the CCT ‘s head of media relations, Ibrahim Alhassan, said the prosecution counsel, Rotimi Jacobs, demanded the adjournment saying that he was indisposed.

“The first time, he said it is his fourth prosecution witness that could not make it. Now it is himself,” said Mr. Alhassan.

Mr. Saraki had at the early days of his trial fought to prevent the continuation of his trial.

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The police raid on the Abuja residence of the chairman of the Senate appropriations committee, Danjuma Goje, may be part of proceedings when the Senate resumes plenary on Tuesday, PREMIUM TIMES has been told.During the raid, Thursday evening, police officers from the Force Headquarters took away N18 million, $19,000 and 4,000 Riyal from the residence of Mr. Goje located at Asokoro, one of the Abuja enclaves of the Nigeria’s rich and powerful of the.

Apart from the cash, an aide to the lawmaker said the police also carted away “18 files containing details of the budget estimates”.

Following the police action, three senators have told PREMIUM TIMES the Senate would deliberate on the development when the lawmakers reconvene on Tuesday.

Apart from the senators who preferred anonymity, a source close to Mr. Goje, a former governor of Gombe State, told this newspaper Senate President Bukola Saraki had asked his embattled colleague not to address journalists or make any public statement in respect of the raid as it is expected to be a Senate concern.

Senate spokesperson, Aliyu Abdullahi, could not be reached for comment.

When contacted Friday night, police spokesman, Jimoh Moshood, declined to speak in detail about the raid, saying further investigation had commenced.

“Investigation is currently ongoing,” Mr. Moshood, a chief superintendent of police, told PREMIUM TIMES by telephone.

“After the raid, the police still needed to do further investigation.”

“Upon completion, the findings of the police will be made public,” the spokesperson said.

PREMIUM TIMES confirmed from Mr. Goje’s aide that he had not received any communication from the police on what the raid was about.

However, a security source said the operatives were from the Monitoring Unit of the Inspector General of Police, and were on a mission to recover funds believed to be hidden in the building.

PREMIUM TIMES confirmed from top police officers on Friday that the directive for the raid was from the police headquarters.

A police source said the team that carried out the raid commenced investigation shortly thereafter, adding that a preliminary report might be ready by Monday. No such report has been made public by the police.

Depending on how the Senate handles it, the raid on Mr. Goje’s residence may have implications for the executive-legislature relationship.

The Federal Executive Council recently constituted a committee headed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to discuss with the National Assembly leadership so as to resolve the frosty relationship between both arms of government.

But more importantly, the fears are there that the development could delay the passage of the 2017 budget proposal which is currently being worked on by Mr. Goje’s appropriations committee, if claims by his aides that files pertaining to the budget were carted away are valid.

The current 2016 budget, based on the provision of the 2016 Appropriations Act, expires May 5, 2017, before which the National Assembly had pledged to pass the 2017 budget.

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The first military administrator of Bayelsa State, Philip Ayeni, is dead.

Mr. Ayeni, a retired naval officer, died on Thursday after a protracted illness.The Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has already condoled with the family of the victims.

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The Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has condoled with the immediate family, the government and people of Ekiti State over the untimely passing of Retired Navy Captain Philip Oladipo Ayeni.

Retired Navy Captain Ayeni, who was the pioneer Military Administrator, MILAD, of Bayelsa State when it was created by the administration of Late Head of State, General Sani Abacha in October, 1996, died in the early hours of last Thursday, after a protracted illness.

The governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Iworiso-Markson, described Mr. Ayeni’s death as painful and devastating, coming at a time, when the state he laid the foundation for its development, was beginning to reap the benefits of the policies he initiated as the administrator.

According to him, even though, the tenure of Captain Ayeni was cut short by his health challenges, it was clear that he meant well for the state and had genuine intentions to put the state on a sound, progressive and worthy pedestal.

Governor Dickson noted that the pioneer Bayelsa State MILAD initiated most of the plans, policies and programmes, which every successive administration had built upon to give Bayelsa State its pride of place in the comity of States in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The Bayelsa State Governor recalled that, it was in appreciation of his pace-setting role and sacrifice that, the State Government recently built, furnished and presented a befitting residential accommodation building to Retired Captain Ayeni at his country home in Ekiti State.

“To us in Bayelsa State, Retired Navy Captain Philip Ayeni remains one of our heroes, because it takes a lot of courage, sacrifice, commitment and genuine love for a people, to be able do the little, he did at the time, and from the available facts and records, he would have done a lot more, but for the health challenges that abruptly ended his tenure and clearly his good intentions too for our State”

So, for a such a leader and personality, my government and indeed, the people of Bayelsa State will stand shoulder to shoulder with his family and the government and the people of Ekiti State”

He pointed out that, the beautiful and wonderful story of Bayelsa State would never be complete, without the pioneering legacies and efforts of Late Captain Ayeni, stressing that, the Government and people of the State will remain ever grateful to him.

While assuring the family, the Government and people of Ekiti State of the continued support of Bayelsans, Governor Dickson prayed for the peaceful repose of his soul.

He also prayed for God’s grace to continue to guide, protect and strengthen the family as well as the courage to bear the painful loss.

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Tragedy was averted Tuesday morning when a 45-year old man was evacuated from a well.PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the incident occurred around 6.35 a.m. at No. 38 Kujore Street Ojota, Lagos.

Sources said the man, whose name is still unknown as at press time, was found inside the 160ft well, but the process leading to the event could not be ascertained.

Officials of the Lagos State Fire Service, LASEMA Response Team and other emergency responders, however, responded to the situation and rescued the man alive from the well.

However, the man sustained a right femoral fracture and left knee joint dislocation, sources said.

He has been moved to the hospital for further treatment by the officials of the Lagos State Ambulance Service.

The General Manager LASEMA, Adesina Tiamiyu, who noted that proper investigation would be conducted on the incident, also advised Lagosian to report any strange activities around their environment to the relevant agencies or call the 767/112 emergency toll free number.

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