Avoid risky movements around riverbanks, Kwara Fire Service warns as it recovers man’s lifeless body in Asa River
Officials of the Kwara State Fire Service on Wednesday October 8, 2025 recovered a lifeless male body from the Asa River along Emir’s Road, Ilorin, the state capital.
In a statement by the head, media and publicity of the service, Hassan Adekunle, the Fire Service said that the discovery was made at about 11:06 am, adding that the victim was identified as a mentally challenged individual.
“At about 11:06 hours on Wednesday, 8th October 2025, the Kwara State Fire Service recovered a lifeless body from the Asa River along Emir’s Road, Ilorin. The victim, identified as a mentally challenged individual, was discovered floating in the river.
“The cause of the drowning could not be immediately ascertained. The recovered body was later handed over to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, for further necessary action.
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“The Director, Kwara State Fire Service, Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa, expressed sympathy over the unfortunate incident and advised members of the public to exercise caution and avoid risky movements around riverbanks and other water bodies to prevent similar occurrences,” the statement read.
