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From Taiwo Ogunniyi, Ilorin
A 42-year-old man, identified as Nasiru, is feared drowned after entering the Asa River at Asa Bridge along Emir’s Road, Ilorin, Kwara State, in an attempt to intervene in an altercation involving two adults.
The incident occurred on Saturday, prompting the Kwara State Fire Service to launch a search and rescue operation that had yet to yield results as of the time of filing this report.
According to the Fire Service, the incident followed an altercation during which one of the individuals, identified as Abubakar, reportedly sustained an injury before running towards the river and jumping into the water.
Nasiru, who was said to have attempted to intervene in the situation, also entered the river but was subsequently reported to have drowned.
The Fire Service said it received a distress call and dispatched its personnel to the scene at about 10:15 a.m., where they immediately commenced an intensive search for the missing man.
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Despite several hours of concerted efforts, the search had yet to produce the desired result, while firefighters continued to comb the area in an effort to locate him.
The Chief Fire Officer, Alabi Muhammed, was present at the scene to provide leadership and supervise the rescue operation.
Reacting to the incident, Alabi cautioned residents against jumping into rivers or other bodies of water during confrontations or emergencies, stressing the need to prioritise personal safety and seek assistance from trained emergency responders.
He urged members of the public to remain calm during disputes and avoid taking dangerous actions that could put their lives at risk.
The Fire Service, through its Public Relations Officer, PFO Hassan Hakeem Adekunle, assured residents that its personnel remained committed to the ongoing search operation and would continue making every necessary effort to locate the missing man.
The agency added that further updates would be provided as more information became available.
