A 42-year-old man, simply identified as Nasiru, is feared drowned after entering the river at Asa Bridge, along Emir’s Road, Ilorin, Kwara State, in an attempt to intervene in an altercation between two adults.
The Kwara State Fire Service said its rescue team had continued searching for the missing man as of Saturday, October 17, 2026.
According to a statement by the Service’s Public Relations Officer, PFO Hassan Hakeem Adekunle, the incident followed an altercation during which one person reportedly sustained an injury, while another man, identified as Abubakar, ran towards the river and jumped in.
Nasiru, who attempted to intervene, also entered the water and was subsequently reported to have drowned.
Firefighters received the distress call and arrived at the scene at 10:15 a.m., launching an intensive search that continued for several hours without locating the missing man.
The Chief Fire Officer, Alabi Muhammed, was present at the scene to supervise the operation.
He urged residents to avoid entering rivers during confrontations or emergencies, advising them to prioritise personal safety, remain calm during disputes and contact trained emergency responders for assistance.