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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

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.

Such magnificent edifice erected in his honor! Kudos

Nice

Nothing concern me but E dey mind

Peace to the fallen🙏

Ok

Such a selfless couragerous act. God rest his soul.

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RIP Jimi🕯

JackDaAlienz:
The fool no sabi swim

Thrash.

A true honor for a brave man.

A better man than most of us

His name will live longer than all of us.

Hmmm

OMOLUABI DIED A HERO!

Well-done to the British government.

Rest on FOLAJIMI.

What a hero in a sane country. Rest on bro

What a hero in a sane country. Rest on bro.
Is good to have good legacies.

What a brave man! May his kind soul continue to rest in the Lord

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

ok

Quite an honor! Kudos!

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn0757de618o

Rest in peace...

An honourable act authenticated timelessly..

😔😔😔😔

This is really sad, nothing will cover for the pains his family are passing through

JackDaAlienz:
The fool no sabi swim

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

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

R.i.p to him shaa..

You obviously need a mental health evaluation..

SHAME ON YOU .