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Ogun: Man dies while swimming in hotel

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A man named Usman has died while swimming in a hotel in Ogun State.

 

The man reportedly drowned while swimming in a pool at a Popoterry Hotel in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area, Ogun State.

In a statement issued on Friday, the Ogun State Police Command confirmed the event.

 

According to the command’s spokeswoman, Omolola Odutola, a friend of Usman, Emmanuel Olaitan, reported the drowning case on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at around 3 p.m.

 

Olaitan informed police that “he and his friend, known as Usman, went for a picnic at Popoterry Hotel in Ogijo.” Usman tragically drowned while swimming in the pool.”

 

According to reports, Usman was brought to a hospital.

 

Following the incident, Usman’s body was taken to Oladayo Hospital, where the attending doctor officially declared him deceased,” Odutola explained.

 

She 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,” it was said.

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