Kafayat Alake, A Mother Of 3 Jumps, Into River In Osun

A mother of three identified as Kafayat Alake has lost hope of catering for her children at this dire time of lockdown, and resorted to drowning herself in Osun River at Ogo-Oluwa area of Osogbo, Osun State.
Reports has it that Kafayat Alake hails from Alapaaro, Isale Osun, Osogbo and was swiftly rescued by some concerned residents who had seen her walking on the bridge before she pushed herself.
Speaking on why she took the drastic step, Kafayat Alake disclosed how she had departed from her husband 13 years ago and has no means of surviving amidst the lockdown. “My husband stays in Lagos. We separated about 13 years ago,” IB reported she said.
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According to an eye witness that rescued her, whom IB identified as David Johnson, who rescued her said: “The thing happened so fast that we could not stop her. However, when she jumped, people called for help, prompting me to dive in, and I was able to rescue her. We were somewhere around that place when the woman’s body dropped from the bridge. At first, we thought she was either pushed or fell over by mistake. While others were calling for help, I had to jump into the river and rescue her.”
Ms. Kafayar Alake has been taken to a nearby hospital in an O’ambulance for a medical check-up.

Photos Credit: IB