Nasiru Drowns While Rescuing Abubakar from Asa River

On Saturday morning, October 17, 2026, a tragic incident unfolded at Asa River along Emir’s Road in Ilorin, Kwara State. Abubakar reportedly jumped into the river in an attempt to commit suicide.

In an effort to rescue him, 42-year-old Nasiru also entered the water and subsequently drowned. The Kwara State Fire Service confirmed the incident, stating that they received a distress call at 10:15 am and dispatched operatives for a search and rescue operation.

Despite several hours of intensive searching led by Chief Fire Officer Alabi Muhammed, neither man has been located as of the time of the report. The fire service urged the public to avoid entering dangerous waters during emergencies and to rely on trained responders.

The ongoing search operation reflects the commitment of the Kwara State Fire Service to locate the missing individuals.