A 200 level student of the Department of Arts Education, University of Ilorin has been found drowned in an hotel swimming pool in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital.
The name of the student is Olaitan Bolaji Samsudeen
The incident was said to have happened on Sallah day at the Bekadims Hotel, Tanke in the state capital.It was also gathered that the deceased had gone with his friends to engage in recreational activities when he reportedly drowned.
One of the residents of the metropolis said the incidence of drowning in the hotel had become a recurring issue, urging management and authorities concerned to take necessary action to forestall future occurrence.
It was reported that a student of the University of Ilorin, who lived at Adewole Estate in the metropolis, got drowned in the hotel’s swimming pool about four years ago during a New Year celebration.
Spokesperson of the state police command Ajayi Okasanmi confirmed the report, saying that investigation had commenced on the tragedy.
Mr. Okasanmi also said that management of the hotel would be invited for interrogation on the safety measures put in place in the facility.
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