Two varsity students drown in hotel swimming pool in Ondo

By John Ogunsemore

Two students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, have drowned in a hotel swimming pool during a party for newly-matriculated students of the institution.

The state police command disclosed this in a Tuesday statement.

Command spokesman, DSP Abayomi Jimoh identified the victims as Oludere Opeyemi, 22, and Adegbola Blessing, 19.

Jimoh disclosed that Blessing was first found unconscious at around 8:00 pm on January 29.

He said the pool manager rescued the victim, who regained consciousness after being administered first aid, and was taken home by friends.

“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, 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,” he said.

Jimoh added that police operatives were invited to the scene and began investigations same night.

He said the police invited the hotel manager, Ayomide Badejo, and the pool manager for questioning.

“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 police spokesman stated.

Jimoh said the remains of the deceased have been deposited at the State Hospital, Ikare-Akoko’s morgue for preservation and autopsy while investigation continues into the matter.