Tragedy struck at Popoterry Hotel in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State when a man simply identified as Usman drowned while swimming in the hotel pool.
Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident in a statement, said, one Emmanuel Olaitan, a friend of the deceased, reported the drowning case on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at around 3pm.
According to Olaitan, he and Usman had gone to Popoterry Hotel for a picnic when the tragedy occurred, adding that Usman drowned while swimming in the pool.
“Following the incident, Usman’s body was taken to Oladayo Hospital, where the attending doctor officially declared him deceased,” Odutola stated.
The police spokesperson added that the remains of the deceased have been transferred to Jas Mortuary for autopsy.
“The police have initiated an investigation into the incident to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the drowning,” Odutola added.
