An “amazing” Bolton schoolgirl has won a bravery award after the “extremely calm” way she called 999 when her mother was found unconscious.

Monjola Popoola was just six years old when she found her mother Bunmi lying on the floor at their home in Bolton, a situation that would have been distressing to any youngster in her position.

But displaying a calmness and intelligence well beyond her years, Monjola called 999 and guided the emergency services to the scene.

Mum 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.

The Bolton News: Monjola Popoola with Sergeant Zach Keneally and PCSO Mark FlanneryMonjola Popoola with Sergeant Zach Keneally and PCSO Mark Flannery (Image: GMP)

"I would also like to thank the emergency services who were also amazing.”

Thanks to Monjola’s quick actions when speaking to the call handlers, crews were able to get to her house and gain entry in around 10 minutes after the schoolgirl calmly let them in and took them where they needed to go.

Once there, they were able to give Bunmi first aid, which helped her make a complete recovery.

The Bolton News: Bolton Police StationBolton Police Station (Image: Newsquest)

All the while Monjola, a pupil at St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School in Heaton, helped take care of her two siblings making sure they were well and reassured while the emergency services went about their work.

She has now been honoured with a framed bravery award signed by GMP Bolton commander Chief Superintendent Stephanie Parker.

The award was presented to Monjola at a school assembly by Neighbourhood Sergeant Zach Keneally and PCSO Mark Flannery, from Bolton Prevention Hub.

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Describing her heroic actions, Sergeant 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.”