Teenager drowns in Osun hotel pool as friends protest
A teenager has died in a hotel swimming pool in Owode-Ede, Osun State, sparking protests from friends and family. The incident led to unrest at the hotel, with police and security operatives intervening to prevent escalation. Emmanuel Giwa-Alade, Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation is ongoing. The exact circumstances of the teenager’s death remain unclear.
What happened
- A teenager died in the swimming pool of a hotel located along the Osogbo–Gbongan Road.
- The incident led to a protest by friends and family members displeased with how the hotel handled the situation.
- Police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps operatives intervened to prevent the situation from worsening.
- Emmanuel Giwa-Alade confirmed the incident and said the matter was later settled amicably.
- Police have begun an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the teenager’s death.
