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Homes Unveiled In Honour Of Folajimi Adewole Who Drowned in the UK by Newlymarried(op): 4:41pm On Jul 29, 2024
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https://www.nairaland.com/6524066/folajimi-olubunmi-adewole-dies-trying-save

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

Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole, 20, 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 coastguard and marine police.

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

Mr Olubunmi-Adewole's family 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 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
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn0757de618o

Re: Homes Unveiled In Honour Of Folajimi Adewole Who Drowned in the UK by Newlymarried(op): 4:44pm On Jul 29, 2024
Folajimi Apartments, on Alexis Street in south Bermondsey, have been named in his honour, BBC reported on Saturday, July 27, 2024.



Of the 56 flats, 26 are owned by Southwark Council.

Re: Homes Unveiled In Honour Of Folajimi Adewole Who Drowned in the UK by nairaman66(m): 6:49pm On Jul 30, 2024
Such magnificent edifice erected in his honor! Kudos
Re: Homes Unveiled In Honour Of Folajimi Adewole Who Drowned in the UK by tosin4lyf: 6:49pm On Jul 30, 2024
Nice
Re: Homes Unveiled In Honour Of Folajimi Adewole Who Drowned in the UK by callmevirus(m): 6:50pm On Jul 30, 2024
Nothing concern me but E dey mind
Re: Homes Unveiled In Honour Of Folajimi Adewole Who Drowned in the UK by PheelzAlmighty: 6:50pm On Jul 30, 2024
Peace to the fallen🙏
Re: Homes Unveiled In Honour Of Folajimi Adewole Who Drowned in the UK by money121(m): 6:50pm On Jul 30, 2024
Ok
Re: Homes Unveiled In Honour Of Folajimi Adewole Who Drowned in the UK by yewit37486: 6:50pm On Jul 30, 2024
sad Such a selfless couragerous act. God rest his soul.
Re: Homes Unveiled In Honour Of Folajimi Adewole Who Drowned in the UK by Gentlesoul2021(m): 6:51pm On Jul 30, 2024
,
Re: Homes Unveiled In Honour Of Folajimi Adewole Who Drowned in the UK by Tjra: 6:51pm On Jul 30, 2024
RIP Jimi🕯


JackDaAlienz:
The fool no sabi swim grin grin
Thrash.
Re: Homes Unveiled In Honour Of Folajimi Adewole Who Drowned in the UK by nairalanda1(m): 6:51pm On Jul 30, 2024
A true honor for a brave man.

A better man than most of us

His name will live longer than all of us.
Re: Homes Unveiled In Honour Of Folajimi Adewole Who Drowned in the UK by davillian(m): 6:51pm On Jul 30, 2024
Hmmm
Re: Homes Unveiled In Honour Of Folajimi Adewole Who Drowned in the UK by Warrior99:
OMOLUABI DIED A HERO!

Well-done to the British government.

Rest on FOLAJIMI.
Re: Homes Unveiled In Honour Of Folajimi Adewole Who Drowned in the UK by atobs4real(m): 6:52pm On Jul 30, 2024
What a hero in a sane country. Rest on bro
Re: Homes Unveiled In Honour Of Folajimi Adewole Who Drowned in the UK by atobs4real(m): 6:53pm On Jul 30, 2024
What a hero in a sane country. Rest on bro.
Is good to have good legacies.
Re: Homes Unveiled In Honour Of Folajimi Adewole Who Drowned in the UK by Eniolafesty: 6:53pm On Jul 30, 2024
What a brave man! May his kind soul continue to rest in the Lord
Re: Homes Unveiled In Honour Of Folajimi Adewole Who Drowned in the UK by easytig(m): 6:54pm On Jul 30, 2024
Mr superhero wan rescue,but he no sabi swim,na wa ,in verydarkman voice , don't play or you gon learn in a hard way

Folajimi rip bro
Re: Homes Unveiled In Honour Of Folajimi Adewole Who Drowned in the UK by HAPPINESSWEALTH(f):
ok

Re: Homes Unveiled In Honour Of Folajimi Adewole Who Drowned in the UK by GENTLETEE(m): 6:56pm On Jul 30, 2024
Quite an honor! Kudos!
Re: Homes Unveiled In Honour Of Folajimi Adewole Who Drowned in the UK by NwaNimo1(m): 6:57pm On Jul 30, 2024
Re: Homes Unveiled In Honour Of Folajimi Adewole Who Drowned in the UK by BeigJawnson(m): 6:57pm On Jul 30, 2024
Re: Homes Unveiled In Honour Of Folajimi Adewole Who Drowned in the UK by nomorespams: 6:58pm On Jul 30, 2024
An honourable act authenticated timelessly..
Re: Homes Unveiled In Honour Of Folajimi Adewole Who Drowned in the UK by Houseofglam7(f): 6:58pm On Jul 30, 2024
😔😔😔😔
Re: Homes Unveiled In Honour Of Folajimi Adewole Who Drowned in the UK by TalkTalkTwins(m): 7:00pm On Jul 30, 2024
This is really sad, nothing will cover for the pains his family are passing through cry
Re: Homes Unveiled In Honour Of Folajimi Adewole Who Drowned in the UK by handsomeyinka(m): 7:02pm On Jul 30, 2024
JackDaAlienz:
The fool no sabi swim grin grin

You no sabi swim but you dive in to save a woman.
Only for the woman to be saved by Coast guards professionals while the mumu boy drowns cheesy

Now the woman that he tried to save has been saved by professionals.

No go do pass yourself

If you can't swim don't dive in water
The werey wan turn super hero grin

R.i.p to him shaa..
You obviously need a mental health evaluation..

SHAME ON YOU .
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