Kwara State Fire Service Recovers Two Victims Following Fatal Drowning Incident At Opete Quarry Lake

Two men drowned in a Kwara quarry lake on Monday. Fire service officials recovered the bodies and issued a stern warning against swimming in industrial sites.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 24, 2026, 8:50 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Daily Post Nigeria

A Rapid Emergency Response To A Critical Water Rescue Operation

The Kwara State Fire Service was mobilized to the Opete area of Asa Local Government Area on Monday following reports of a double drowning at a local quarry site. Arriving at approximately 17:08 hours, specialized firefighting personnel initiated a recovery operation to locate the missing individuals within the quarry lake. The team successfully retrieved the bodies of the victims, identified as 26 year old Fatai Abdulrahman and 27 year old Muhammed Awal, marking a somber conclusion to the emergency call.

Official Identification And Handover Of The Deceased

Hassan Adekunle, the spokesperson for the Kwara State Fire Service, confirmed that the recovery was executed swiftly once the team arrived at the scene. Following the retrieval from the depths of the quarry lake, the remains of the two young men were formally handed over to a community representative, Mallam Abdulfatahi, to facilitate necessary funeral arrangements. The identification of the victims underscores the tragic loss of life among the local youth population in the region.

Structural Hazards Of Unregulated Industrial Water Locations

The Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, Alabi Muhammed, expressed deep sympathy for the bereaved families while highlighting the inherent dangers of quarry lakes. Unlike natural bodies of water, these sites are often the result of industrial excavation, leading to unpredictable depths and unstable underwater terrain. Muhammed warned that these locations are highly treacherous for swimming or any form of recreational activity, as the steep embankments and cold temperatures can quickly overwhelm even experienced swimmers.