The Ogun State Police Command has called for enhanced safety measures at recreational centres and swimming facilities across the state following the de.ath of a 17-year-old boy who drowned while swimming
The command’s Public Relations, Babseyi Oluseyi, disclosed this in a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) page on Wednesday.
According to Oluseyi, the warning followed recurring incidents of drowning in the state.
He noted that the teenager lost his life in a recent swimming-related incident.
Oluseyi said, “A couple of days ago, tragedy struck when a 17-year-old young man with a bright and promising future lost his life to an avoidable drowning.
In a matter of minutes, dreams were cut short and a family was plunged into grief, all because safety was absent when it mattered most.
“This heartbreaking incident is a stark reminder that swimming without an on-duty lifeguard or capable hands around is a deadly risk. One careless moment can cost a lifetime. Please, be careful out there.”
However, Oluseyi did not provide further details on where or when the incident occurred.
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