Firefighters recover body of unidentified man from Ilorin river
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The Kwara State Fire Service has recovered the body of an unidentified man from a river in the Osin/Laduba area of Ilorin West. The incident was reported by officials from the Kwara State Ministry of Environment, prompting a swift response from the fire service team. Hassan Hakeem Adekunle, the Public Relations Officer, confirmed the recovery and subsequent handover of the body to the Ministry of Environment. CFS Alabi Muhammed urged residents to be cautious around water bodies and assured the public of the agency’s dedication to safety.
What happened
- The Kwara State Fire Service received a distress call at about 2:42 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026, regarding a body found in a river along the Osin/Laduba axis.
- Firefighters promptly arrived at the scene and recovered the body of an unidentified man, estimated to be about 43 years old.
- The body was handed over to officials of the Ministry of Environment for further procedures.
- Health officials fumigated the area and the recovered body to protect public health.
- CFS Alabi Muhammed advised residents to exercise caution near water bodies and reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to emergency response.
