Nigerian Man Immortalised In London Over Heroic Attempt To Save Drowning Woman

More than 50 new homes named after a young Nigerian man, Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole, who died trying to rescue a woman from the Thames have been officially unveiled in south London, United Kingdom.

GWG.ng learnt that 20-year-old Olubunmi-Adewole, was on his way home from work in April 2021 when at about midnight, he went into the water after seeing a woman fall from London Bridge.

The woman and a second man who had also jumped in to rescue her were saved by the coast guard and marine police.

But Mr Olubunmi-Adewole, fondly called Jimi, could not be found and his body was recovered about six hours later.

According to a report by BBC, Folajimi Apartments, on Alexis Street in south Bermondsey, have been named in his honour. Of the 56 flats, 26 are owned by Southwark Council.

The family of Mr Olubunmi-Adewole and local councillors, including Helen Dennis, attended the official opening last week, with Ms Dennis describing the event as “a great honour”

In a post on X, she added that “Jimi was such a brave young man and we hope these new homes will be a fitting tribute to his heroism life.”

At the inquest into the death of Mr Olubunmi-Adewole, the coroner said: “The courage to jump to help a complete stranger in the Thames at night is quite astonishing.

“Many of us would like to think we would do the same in that situation, but few of us would have the courage and determination.”

At the inquest into Mr Olubunmi-Adewole’s death, the coroner said: “The courage to jump to help a complete stranger in the Thames at night is quite astonishing.

“Many of us would like to think we would do the same in that situation, but few of us would have the courage and determination.”

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