Man Drowns in Ilorin While Attempting River Rescue

On Saturday, October 17, at approximately 10:15 a.m., an incident occurred at Asa Bridge along Emir’s Road in Ilorin, Kwara State, where a man named Abubakar jumped into a river following an altercation that resulted in another person being injured. Nasiru, aged 42, attempted to intervene and also entered the river, but he subsequently drowned.

The Kwara State Fire Service has initiated a search operation for both men, with personnel deployed immediately after receiving a distress call. As of the time of reporting, the search efforts had not yielded any results.

The Public Relations Officer of the Fire Service, Hassan Hakeem Adekunle, stated that Chief Fire Officer Alabi Muhammed was present at the scene to oversee the operation. Muhammed advised residents to refrain from entering rivers during emergencies and to contact trained responders instead, urging the public to prioritize their safety during disputes.