Man Drowned Trying to Rescue Suspect On Suicide Mission

On Saturday, October 17, 2026, at approximately 10:15 a.m., an incident occurred at the Asa Bridge in Ilorin, Kwara State, where two men were reported missing. One of the men allegedly jumped into the Asa River in what appeared to be a suicide attempt, prompting the second man to dive into the river in an attempt to rescue him.

Reported by Daily Trust.