The Oyo State Fire Service has recovered the bodies of two passengers from a river in Ibadan, after the vehicle they were traveling in ran into the water.
It was learnt that the two bodies were recovered from Ariyo River along Amuloko, in Ona Ara Local Government Area of the state on Friday.
Also learnt that the incident involved a Toyota Avensis with an unknown registration number. The car lost control and ran into the river.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Fire Service Reform/Agency Chairman, Moroof Adebayo Akinwande, confirmed the incident.
In a statement released and made available to Heritage Echo News on Saturday, it was explained that the two bodies have been handed over to the Nigeria Police Force.
“On arrival, it was confirmed that the vehicle had swerved off the road and submerged in the river.
The rescue team immediately commenced the operations by applying all necessary rescue operational procedures and successfully recovered two casualties from the vehicle.
“The victims were subsequently handed over to the officers of the Nigeria Police Force led by ASP Adesuwa Sesan from Ogbere Target police Station Ibadan for further necessary action,” the statement said.
The residents applauded the swift response of the State Fire Service. They commended the Executive Governor of Oyo State Engr ‘Seyi Makinde for providing state-of-the-art equipment to the State fire service in response to emergencies.
