Osun teenager drowns in hotel swimming pool, protest follows
A teenager has died after drowning in a hotel swimming pool in Owode-Ede, Osun State. The incident led to protests from friends and family members who were unhappy with how the hotel handled the situation. Police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps officers intervened to prevent further unrest. Emmanuel Giwa-Alade, the Acting Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed that an investigation is ongoing.
What happened
- The teenager died inside the swimming pool of a hotel located along Osogbo-Gbongan Road.
- The death was recorded in the hotel on January 1st.
- Friends and family of the deceased staged a protest at the hotel over the management’s handling of the incident.
- Police and NSCDC officers intervened and resolved the situation before it escalated.
- Emmanuel Giwa-Alade stated that investigations into the incident are underway.
