The Kwara State Fire Service has launched a search and rescue operation for 2 males who reportedly jumped into the Asa River in Ilorin, the state capital, following an altercation on Saturday.
One of the lads, recognized as Abubakar, reportedly ran in the direction of the river and jumped in in the course of the incident, whereas the second man, recognized as Nasiru, 42, additionally entered the river after trying to intervene.
The incident occurred at about 11am round Asa Bridge, alongside Emir’s Road, Ilorin.
The spokesperson of the Kwara State Fire Service, Hassan Adekunle, confirmed the incident in an announcement, saying firefighters had been trying to find the lacking males for a number of hours with out success.
According to the assertion, the service acquired a misery name and deployed its personnel to the scene at 10:15am on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
“According to information gathered at the scene, an altercation reportedly occurred between two adults, during which one person sustained an injury. A man identified as Abubakar reportedly ran towards the river and jumped in. Another man, identified as Nasiru, aged 42, who had attempted to intervene in the situation, also entered the river and was subsequently reported to have drowned,” the assertion mentioned.
The fireplace service mentioned its personnel instantly started an intensive search and rescue operation after receiving the report.
Despite a number of hours of looking out, the operation had but to yield any outcomes as of the time the assertion was issued.
“As of the time of this press release, the search operation remains ongoing, with the Kwara State Fire Service continuing its efforts to locate the missing man,” the assertion added.
The Chief Fire Officer, Alabi Muhammed, urged members of the general public to keep away from coming into rivers or different our bodies of water throughout confrontations or emergencies.
He harassed the necessity for folks to prioritise their security and call the suitable emergency response companies for help.
Muhammed additionally urged residents to stay calm throughout disputes and permit skilled emergency responders to deal with harmful conditions.
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