Kwara Fire Service Recovers Unidentified Body From Asa River

Ilorin, Kwara State –  The Kwara State Fire Service has recovered the lifeless body of an unidentified man from the Asa River, sparking concern among residents and calls for increased public safety awareness.

According to a statement released on Tuesday, by Hassan Hakeem Adekunle, Head of Media and Publicity for the Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, the incident was first reported by officials from the Kwara State Ministry of Environment.

The officials arrived at the Fire Service operational headquarters in a government vehicle with registration number 17B-D4KW after discovering the corpse floating in the river.

“Today, Tuesday, 22nd April 2025, the State Fire Service recovered the lifeless body of an unidentified man, estimated to be about 45 years old, from the Asa River in Ilorin,” Adekunle said in the official statement.

“Upon receiving the report, a team of firefighters was swiftly deployed to the scene to prevent potential environmental hazards. The crew successfully retrieved the body from the river,” he added.

The body was later handed over to the Ministry of Environment, which is now awaiting proper identification and claims from the deceased’s family.

While the circumstances surrounding the man’s death remain unclear, the Kwara State Fire Service has urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity near water bodies or other vulnerable locations.

Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa, used the opportunity to speak on the importance of safety and community responsibility.

“We want to remind the people of Kwara to prioritize their personal safety and the safety of others,” he said.

He further cautioned parents and guardians against sending underage children to fetch water from rivers or domestic wells.

“Such practices can be dangerous and must be discouraged. Let us all work together to prevent unnecessary loss of life,” he urged.