Man Drowned Trying to Rescue Suspect On Suicide Mission
Two men have been reported missing after one of them allegedly jumped into the Asa River in an apparent suicide attempt. The development prompted the other to plunge into the water in a bid to rescue him in Ilorin, Kwara State. The incident occurred around 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, at Asa Bridge along […]
In a tragic incident near Ilorin, Kwara State, a man named Abubakar jumped into the Asa River during an altercation, intending to commit suicide. His 42-year-old companion, Nasiru, attempted to rescue him by diving into the same river but was reported to have drowned as well. The Kwara State Fire Service has launched a search operation for the missing men, with their Public Relations Officer, Hassan Hakeem Adekunle, urging residents to seek professional help during emergencies instead of resorting to dangerous actions. The search remains ongoing as of the time of filing, with no results reported thus far.
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