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Man, 26, drowns at National Stadium, Surulere

One Sodiq Yusuf, 26, of No. 26, Horgan Bassey Street, Surulere, has said to have. The police in Lagos on Sunday said that a 26-year-old man, Sodiq Yusuf, had drowned inside the National Stadium swimming pool, Surulere.

National Stadium, Surulere
National Stadium, Surulere

One Sodiq Yusuf, 26, of No. 26, Horgan Bassey Street, Surulere, has said to have drowned at National Stadium, Surulere.

The police in Lagos on Sunday said that a 26-year-old man, Sodiq Yusuf, had drowned inside the National Stadium swimming pool, Surulere.

Lagos Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Bala Elkana, said in a statement that a team of policemen was immediately mobilised to the scene.
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He said that the victim was rescued and rushed to Randle General Hospital, Surulere, jackpot where he later died.

“The corpse has been deposited at the Mainland General Hospital morgue, Yaba for autopsy.

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“Investigation is ongoing,” Volleyball Betting he said.

Elkana also said that the police and other emergency agencies rescued 11 passengers involved in a boat mishap at Itun Àgan community in Amuwo Odofin area of the state.

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Elkana said that 13 passengers were on board a wooden boat fitted with 30HP Yamaha Engine, football prediction and analysis  operated by one Mr Adesuyi John.

“The wooden boat allegedly collided with an NPA TUG Boat with the inscription: ‘Lárana and No 9252723,’ at Itun Àgan area, Amuwo Odofin.

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“Consequently, the wooden boat capsised and the passengers got drowned.

“However, teams of marine policemen, richest football club firefighters, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and other agencies swiftly mobilised to the scene.

“Eleven of the passengers were rescued alive while two others are still missing,” he said.

Elkana, however, the richest coach in the world said that a search and rescue operation was still ongoing.
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