Man drowns while swimming in a hotel in Ogun

A man identified simply as Usman drowned while swimming in a pool in Popoterry Hotel in the Ogijo area in Sagamu LGA of Ogun State.

Confirming the incident to newsmen, the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Omolola Odutola, said a friend of Usman, Emmanuel Olaitan, reported that they went for a picnic in Popoterry Hotel and that Usman drowned while swimming in the pool.

Odutola said, “Following the incident, Usman’s body was taken to Oladayo Hospital where the doctor declared him dead,”

She added that the remains of the deceased has been transferred to Jas Mortuary for autopsy.