Nigerian Woman Jumps Into River Over Hunger Caused By Lockdown
Residents around Ogo-Oluwa in Osun State were thrown into shock after a woman jumps into Osun River in Osogbo.
According to an eyewitness, Abdul-Wasiu Ismail, who spoke with Global Times correspondent in Osogbo, the woman, when asked, said her reason for jumping into the river is as a result of hunger as the state goes on total lockdown.
She, however, was rescued by some good samaritans in the area.
Ismail also disclosed that she also said that she has three children whom she said she could not cater for because she is financially handicapped.
She revealed that her husband stays in Lagos adding that they have separated about thirteen years ago.
Present at the scene of the incident was the chairperson of Osogbo West Osogbo Local Council Development Area, Alhaja Temilade and the state Special Adviser on Public Health, Mr Siji Olamiju.
It was learnt that she has been taken to the hospital for treatment.
