Sewage Evacuation Worker Found Dead Beside Septic Tank In Ibadan Church.

 

A sewage evacuation worker has been found dead beside a septic tank at the premises of Assemblies of God Church along NTC Road in the Iyaganku area of Ibadan, Oyo State, in a suspected case of suffocation.

Police sources said the incident was reported on November 10, 2026, by two church members, Samuel Babatunde and Oyekunle Muritala.

The deceased, identified only as Kadiri, whose surname had yet to be established, was reportedly engaged on November 9 to evacuate waste from the church’s septic tank.

He was discovered dead at about 5:45 am the following day, beside the septic tank, with his legs and left hand still inside the waste.

Following the report, police operatives led by the Divisional Crime Officer of Iyaganku Police Division visited the scene.

The officers reportedly found no visible signs of violence or physical injuries on the body.

The corpse was subsequently evacuated and deposited at the mortuary of Adeoyo State Specialist Hospital, Ring Road, Ibadan, for preservation and autopsy.

Preliminary police findings suggested that the worker might have died after inhaling toxic substances or gases while carrying out the evacuation work.

However, the exact cause of death is expected to be determined through an autopsy and further investigations.

The police said photographs were taken at the scene, adding that investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident were ongoing.