A 32-year-old man by the name Peter AJAYI, reportedly plunged into the Asa River behind All Saints Anglican Church on Taiwo Isale road in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, on Thursday.
According to eyewitness reports, frantic efforts by family members to prevent Peter from jumping into the river failed as he ran to the river side like a possessed man.
The fire service spokesman, Hassan ADEKUNLE, noted that the search for Peter’s body was on Sunday extended to the outskirts of Ilorin, Shao Town in Moro Local Government Area of the state, proved abortive.
He however added that the relentless search would continue until operatives of the state fire service recover the body.
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