Ishola Taofeeq, 18, is writhing in pains from a kidney disease. He was first diagnosed of it in August 2014. He is on twice weekly haemodialysis at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH). To stay alive, doctors said he would need N6 million for kidney transplant.

In his medical report from UITH signed by Dr Ibiyemi M. Ibiyemi, the hospital said: "The above-named patient is being managed for kidney disease. He was diagnosed in August 2014 and will require an urgent kidney transplantation which will cost him about N6 million only."

The son of a retired police officer is, therefore, appealing to public-spirited individuals and philanthropic organisations to come to his rescue.

He said donations could be channelled through these account numbers: 3060318294

Name: Ishola Alade, Firstbank, 0020742966; or Abdulkareem A Imama:Access Bank.

The parent can be reached via this number: 08132150428.

The report added: "He is on twice weekly haemodialysis. He has requested that a letter be written for him to source for fund for his care. We recommend him for your kind financial assistance."

Also, in a Save our Soul (SOS) letter to the state government, Taofeeq's father and mother, Yunus Ishola and Ajarat urged Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed to save the life of their son.

The letter reads: "We write to request for your financial assistance towards saving the life of our son. He has been diagnosed of kidney disease and requires urgent kidney transplantation. We cannot raise the said amount and we desire to save the life of our son.

"We have sourced for fund from various means ranging from the sale of our property to begging for alms in the mosques, markets and other public places not minding the psychological trauma involved to no avail.

"We are now compelled to approach your office as the last hope. As a God-fearing leader and defender of humanity, we appeal to you to come to our aid financially to enable us carry out the operation so that the life of our son shall not be wasted.

"We hope you will consider our request with dispatch as you have done to others in the past."

Taofeeq, who resides with his parents in Kankatu area of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital is also urging members of the public to bail him out of health challenge by donating generously to effect his kidney transplantation.

He added that so far, he had done more than 11 haemodialyses without getting over the predicament. He added: "I am using this medium to appeal to the general public to help out of this ailment by assisting me financially for the operation to be carried out."