Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has rescued a middle-aged woman who jumped into Gbodofon, Osun River, in the state.
The civil defenders who responded to the distress calls of the members of the public who alerted them of the happening swung into action and rescued the victims before being sunk into the. mire of the river.
Speaking shortly after being resuscitated to life at a nearby hospital where she was being rushed to by the officers of the command for medical treatment, the victim said, “I came all the way from Iragbiji to Osogbo for me to jump into the Gbodofon River because I was feeling fire burning in my body, and the only way to quench the fire was to jump into the Osun River.”
Commenting on the sad development, the state commandant of the NSCDC, Agboola Sunday, confirmed the incident.
He, however, assured residents of the state of their safety because the command would always ensure that their lives and property were well protected.
Agboola, who thereafter charged them to take care of their mental health, pledged that his men would pay close attention to all the rivers in the state to avoid future occurrences.
YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
2024 is troublesome year with positive & negative mix — Olukoya
Founder and General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Prof. Daniel Olukoya has described 2024 as…
Why I resigned after Akeredolu’s death — Ex-Gov’s Aide
Former Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties and Strategy to the late Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, Doyin Odebowale, has clarified the reasons behind his…
Tinubu signs N28.78trn 2024 appropriations bill into law
He performed the ceremony on Monday at the Presidential Palace in Abuja, shortly after his…
Bishop Oyedepo releases prophetic declarations for 2024
Founder and General Overseer of Living Faith Church Bishop David Oyedepo has issued some prophetic declarations for…
FULL TEXT: Peter Obi’s new year message to Nigerians
As we thank God and enter a new year, 2024, I send my heartfelt and warmest greetings to all…
2023 AFCON: Peseiro names 25-man list as Super Eagles seek fourth title
Three-time African champions, Nigeria have announced a team of 25 players for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) holding in…
