Man drowns in Ogun hotel swimming pool

Man drowns in Ogun hotel swimming pool

A man simply identified as Usman drowned while swimming at Popoterry Hotel in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State.

It was gathered that Mr Usman was pronounced dead by the doctor at a hospital.

The spokesperson of the police in the state, Omolola Odutola, confirmed this through a statement on Friday.

She said a friend of the deceased, Emmanuel Olaitan, reported the incident on Thursday at about 3:00 p.m.

Mr Olaitan “and his friend had gone for a picnic at Popoterry Hotel in Ogijo. Tragically, 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,” Ms Odutola explained.

She added that the remains of the deceased had been transferred to a mortuary for autopsy.

“The police have initiated an investigation into the incident to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the drowning.”