The hope of the parents of an NYSC member, Ojeshola Taofeek, that one day, they will reap the fruits of their many years of labour, has been dashed, as their only son, Ojeshola got drowned in a river.

The corps member, who just passed out from service, died in Nembe River, Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

The tragic incident occurred when the deceased, who is from Osun State, went to the Ogbolomabiri jetty to take pictures of the waterside, as part of his fun memories during his service.

A community source,  Igbogi Aprebo, said Taofeek was preparing to go home after completing a skill acquisition training on tailoring, which he started for self-development, before his demise.

The source said the deceased collected his vocational certificate on tailoring two days before the unfortunate incident.

Aprebo said, “This corps member bought crayfish from my neighbour in preparation to return home joyfully. Unfortunately, he accompanied his colleagues to a waterfront (Jetty).

According to a source, "he set himself at the edge of the Jetty to take a photograph possibly with the aim of uploading on Facebook or to show his people when he gets home on how he had safely ended his service in the riverine area."

The source said the corps member "fell into the river as the steps were slippery". Indigenes rushed to the scene having heard the sorrowful shouting for help. They searched for him more than 30 minutes before he was finally found.

“They applied all the efforts to revive him but he gave up the ghost. Indeed, it is a painful exit. The people of Opu-Nembe sympathise with the corps members of Nembe Local Government Area and his bereaved families.” The source said.

Aprebo said the Community Development Committee had always warned corps members to avoid contact with the river.

He, however, said that the corps members were always adamant to the warnings.