A tragic incident has occurred at a hotel in Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, where two students of Adekunle Ajasin University have lost their lives after drowning in the hotel’s swimming pool. The victims, identified as Oludere Opeyemi, 22, and Adegbola Blessing, 19, were at the hotel pool during a party for newly matriculated students.
According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, Blessing was first discovered unconscious at around 8:00 pm on January 29. He was rescued by the pool manager and given first aid before regaining consciousness and being taken home by friends. “The victim reportedly regained consciousness, was able to stand, and was subsequently taken home by his friends,” Jimoh said.
However, shortly after, another student, Oludere Opeyemi, was 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. “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,” Jimoh added.
The police were alerted, and operatives from the Akungba Divisional Police Station were deployed to the scene to begin investigations. The hotel manager, Ayomide Badejo, and the pool manager were invited for questioning as part of preliminary inquiries.
Tragically, the first victim, Adegbola Blessing, also passed away in the early hours of January 30, 2026. The remains of the deceased have been deposited at the State Hospital, Ikare-Akoko’s morgue for preservation and autopsy.
The police are continuing their investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths. The case has been transferred to the command’s monitoring unit for discreet, thorough, and comprehensive investigation.
