A young girl from Bolton who called 999 after finding her mum unconscious has been praised for saving her life.
Monjola Popoola, who was six at the time, called the emergency number after she found her mum, Bunmi, lying on the floor and unresponsive. Monjola was able to calmly speak with call handlers as she guided them to her home.
Emergency services arrived at the address and gained entry within ten minutes, where they were able to provide first aid support.
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"I was really sick and had a high temperature - similar to when I had Covid - and lost consciousness,” Bunmi explained.
"I am very proud of Monjola - she is amazing and I don't know what would have happened if she hadn't called 999. I would also like to thank the emergency services who were also amazing.”
To recognise her swift actions, Neighbourhood Sergeant Zach Keneally and PCSO Mark Flannery, from Bolton Prevention Hub, went to Monjola’s school, St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School, to surprise her with a Bravery Award.
The framed award, signed by GMP’s Bolton commander, Chief Superintendent Stephanie Parker, recognises children who perform outstanding deeds of bravery and inspire others.
Sgt Keneally said: “Monjola could not wake up her mum up when she fell ill. But she didn’t panic and remained calm, calling 999 and providing the call handler with her postcode and door number, allowing GMP, NWAS and GMFRS to find the address and get medical help for her mother.
“She remained extremely calm on the phone to the call handler and was able to let emergency services into her address, all while looking after her two younger siblings.”
