Fire agency recovers two bodies as car plunges into river in Ibadan

Oyo State Fire Service has recovered the two bodies of two passengers from a river in Ibadan, after the vehicle they were traveling in ran into the water.

The two bodies were recovered from Ariyo river along Amuloko, in Ona Ara Local Government Area of the state on Friday.

It was learnt that the incident involved a Toyota Avensis with an unknown registration number. The car lost control and ran into the river.

Chairman of Oyo State Fire Service, Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident.

Akinwande in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Saturday explained that the two bodies have been handed over 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 Nigeria Police Force  led by ASP Adesuwa Sesan from Ogbere Target police Station. Ibadan for further necessary action,” the statement said.

Fire agency recovers two bodies as car plunges into river in Ibadan