A 32-year-old man, Peter Ajayi, reportedly plunged into the Asa River behind All Saints Anglican Church on Taiwo Isale road in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, on Thursday.
The fire service spokesman, Hassan Adekunle, confirmed the incident, stating that the tragic incident occurred at about 11:45 a.m.
It was gathered that Peter ran to the riverside behind the church, took off his slippers, and jumped into the river.
The fire service spokesman told newsmen 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, without success.
He, however, said the relentless search would continue until the fire service recovers the body.