- The Kwara State Fire Service recovered the body of a mentally ill man from Asa River in Ilorin after a distress call by residents.
- Officials said the cause of the drowning in Asa River remains unknown but investigations are ongoing.
- The body has been handed over to the Ministry of Environment by the Kwara Fire Service for further procedures.
- The Fire Service Director, Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa, urged residents to stay cautious around riverbanks to avoid similar drownings in Kwara State.
The Kwara State Fire Service has recovered the body of a mentally ill man who drowned in the Asa River along Emir’s Road, Ilorin.
The incident, which occurred on Wednesday morning, drew the attention of residents who alerted the fire service after discovering the lifeless body floating on the river.
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According to reports, the distress call reached the Kwara State Fire Service around 11am from concerned residents who noticed a body drifting along the Asa River. The rescue team, led by officials of the fire service, swiftly arrived at the scene to retrieve the deceased.
The Head of Media and Publicity for the Director of Kwara State Fire Service, Hassan Hakeem Adekunle, confirmed the recovery, noting that the body had been handed over to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, for further action.
Although the cause of the drowning remains unclear, eyewitnesses suspect that the deceased, identified as a mentally unstable man, might have accidentally fallen into the river.
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The Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa, expressed his condolences to the deceased’s family and urged residents to be cautious around rivers and open water sources. He warned that people should avoid risky movements near riverbanks, especially during early morning or late-night hours, to prevent similar tragedies.
The Kwara Fire Service continues to remind the public about the importance of safety measures around water bodies, particularly during the rainy season when river levels can be unpredictable.
