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Police probe death of lady in Abuja hotel pool

By Odita Sunday, Abuja
17 February 2023   |   5:10 am
Homicide detectives in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have begun an investigation of the mysterious death of a young lady, identified as Promise Ekong, from Boki Local Council of Cross River State, in a hotel swimming pool.

Promise Ekong

Homicide detectives in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have begun an investigation of the mysterious death of a young lady, identified as Promise Ekong, from Boki Local Council of Cross River State, in a hotel swimming pool.

   
It was gathered that Promise, who concluded her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) three months ago died in a swimming pool belonging to Stanzel Hotel, 5th Avenue, Gwarimpa area of Abuja.
   
Management of the hotel had claimed that Promise drowned in their swimming pool.
   
However, the incident, which occurred on February 8, has been controversial as the victim’s family suspected foul play.  
 
The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, who confirmed the incident, said the death was reported at the Gwarimpa Divisional Police Headquarters by one Abang Paul, a male resident of SNCO 1 Lungi Barracks Abuja.
 
She said the 21-year-old Promise was reportedly swimming in a pool at the hotel before it was noticed that she suddenly stopped moving.
 
“Upon receipt of the information, a Team of Crime scene investigators (CSI) swung into action and visited the scene of the incident. Ekong was rushed to the hospital, where she was sadly confirmed dead.
 
“The remains of the deceased have been deposited at the mortuary and an investigation into situations surrounding the unfortunate incident has commenced. Developments will be subsequently communicated.

 

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