The members of the Kwara State fire department have pulled the body of an unnamed woman from the Asa River near Emir’s Road in Ilorin, the state capital.
According to information obtained, the deceased, who was reportedly 46 years old, was found on Thursday at 6:44 p.m.
The body has been put to the mortuary of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), according to Hassan Adekunle, spokesman for the state fire department, who was speaking with Daily Trust on Friday.
SP Dolapo of the ‘B’ Division Police Station in Ilorin, according to Adekunle, notified and called the fire department to the scene of the event.
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While thanking the police officer for the promptness in reporting the case, Adekunle explained that the joint effort highlights the significance of inter-agency cooperation in dealing with emergencies effectively.
“The Director of the fire service, Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa, was personally present at the scene.
“Olumuyiwa expressed sadness over the incident and advised the general public to be more vigilant in their neighbourhoods to prevent similar occurrences”, he said.
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