Ondo Police Confirms Death Of Two Students After Pool Party

By Ayodele Oni

A swimming pool party, organized by an hotel for matriculating students of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, (AAUA) ended in disaster as two of the students died.

Ondo State Police Command, which disclosed this on Wednesday, explained that the two students died after they were rescued out of the hotel’s swimming pool unconscious.

The command’s spokesman Abayomi Jimoh, in a statement stated that a tragic case of drowning was reported at Akungba, Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State.

“On the 29th of January, 2026, a report was received at the Akungba Divisional Police Headquarters from one Shittu, male, the pool manager of Unibercity Lounge and Hotel, Akungba-Akoko, regarding an unfortunate incident that occurred during a swimming pool party organized by the hotel for newly matriculated students.

“According to the report, at about 2000hrs on the same date, one Adegbola Blessing, male, aged 19 years, was discovered unconscious inside the hotel’s swimming pool.

“He was immediately rescued by the pool manager and administered first aid. The victim reportedly regained consciousness, was able to stand, and was subsequently taken home by his friends.

“Shortly thereafter, another individual, Oludere Opeyemi, male, aged 22 years, was also discovered unconscious in the swimming pool.

“He was promptly rescued and rushed to the State Hospital, Ikare-Akoko, where he was later confirmed dead by medical personnel.

“Following the report, operatives of the Akungba Divisional Police Station were promptly deployed to the scene on the night of the incident to commence investigation.

“Meanwhile, the hotel manager, Ayomide Badejo, female, alongside the pool manager, were invited for questioning as part of preliminary investigation.

“Further developments occurred in the early hours of 30th January, 2026, at about 0700hrs, when the first victim, Adegbola Blessing, was reported to have also passed on.

“Consequently, the case was transferred to the Command’s Monitoring Unit for discreet, thorough, and comprehensive investigation.

“The remains of the deceased persons have been deposited at the State Hospital, Ikare-Akoko morgue for preservation and autopsy, as part of the ongoing investigation process.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Adebowale Lawal, psc+, mnips, has assured members of the public that the incident is being thoroughly investigated to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the deaths, establish any form of culpability, and ensure that justice is served.”