Two individuals are feared drowned at Asa Bridge alongside Emir’s Road in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, following an altercation reportedly linked to a ₦2,000 disagreement.
DAILY POST gathered that an apprentice and his grasp allegedly chased one another to the bridge earlier than plunging into the Asa River on Saturday.
However, the spokesperson for the Kwara State Fire Service, Hassan Adekunle, stated the company responded to a rescue emergency on the bridge on Saturday, October 17, 2026, following a report of a person who entered the river throughout an altercation and was subsequently reported lacking.
In an announcement issued in Ilorin, Adekunle stated the Fire Service acquired a misery name and deployed personnel to the scene at 10:15 a.m.
According to him, info gathered on the scene indicated that an altercation had occurred between two adults, throughout which one individual sustained an harm.
He stated a person recognized as Abubakar reportedly ran in the direction of the river and jumped in, whereas one other man, recognized as Nasiru, 42, who had tried to intervene, additionally entered the river and was subsequently reported to have drowned.
“Upon receiving the report, our firefighters immediately commenced an intensive search and rescue operation. The operation continued for several hours, with our personnel making concerted efforts to locate the missing man.
“Despite the extensive efforts undertaken so far, the search has yet to yield the desired result,” Adekunle stated.
He disclosed that the search operation was nonetheless ongoing as of the time of the report, with firefighters persevering with efforts to find the lacking individuals.
The Chief Fire Officer, Alabi Muhammed, was current on the scene to supply management and oversee the operation.
Muhammed urged members of the general public to keep away from coming into rivers or different our bodies of water throughout confrontations or emergencies, stressing the significance of prioritising private security and contacting the suitable emergency response businesses for help.
He additionally known as on residents to stay calm throughout disputes and permit educated emergency responders to deal with harmful conditions.
