Bolton girl by praised by police officers for calmness during 999 call

Officers in Bolton have praised a schoolgirl after her swift actions when she found her mum unconscious.

Monjola Popoola, who was six at the time, dialled 999 when she found mum Bunmi lying on the floor.

She calmly talked call handlers through the situation and guided them to her house.

Emergency services raced to the address and gained entry within around 10 minutes, where they administered first aid.

Bunmi said: "I was really sick and had a high temperature - similar to when I had Covid - and lost consciousness.

"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.”

Monjola with Sgt Zach Keneally and PCSO Mark Flannery

Neighbourhood Sergeant Zach Keneally and PCSO Mark Flannery, from Bolton Prevention Hub, went to St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School to present Monjola with her award.

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.”

Officers presented seven-year-old Monjola with a framed Bravery Award signed by GMP’s Bolton commander, Chief Superintendent Stephanie Parker, at a school assembly.