Master, apprentice feared drowned after dispute in Ilorin

Two individuals are feared to have drowned at Asa Bridge in Ilorin, Kwara State, following a dispute that allegedly stemmed from a ₦2,000 disagreement. According to reports, an apprentice and his master engaged in a chase on Saturday, leading them both to jump into the Asa River. However, the Kwara State Fire Service responded to the scene following a distress call at around 10:15 a.m. on October 17, 2026.

The Fire Service spokesperson, Hassan Adekunle, stated that personnel were deployed to the bridge area after receiving information of an altercation involving two adults. One of the individuals, identified as Abubakar, reportedly jumped into the river during the dispute, while another man, Nasiru, who tried to intervene, also entered the water and was reported missing. Despite extensive search efforts, the missing man has not been found as of the report.

Chief Fire Officer Alabi Muhammed, who led the rescue operation, emphasized the importance of avoiding such dangerous situations during conflicts and encouraged the public to prioritize personal safety by contacting emergency responders instead of attempting to resolve issues in hazardous environments like rivers.