No fewer than seven persons were drowned in Lagos State within six days, police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin has said.
Hundeyin confirmed on Friday that seven persons drowned at different swimming pools and beaches in the state within six days.
“This week alone, seven people drowned in hotel swimming pools and beaches. Two drowned in one hotel in Mushin and one in a hotel on Lagos Island.
“One also drowned at Ibeshe Island, two fell into Third Mainland Bridge in an accident and one in a hotel in Shasha,” he noted.
He said the deaths were avoidable if all the necessary safety measures were put in place and observed.
Hundeyin urged the hoteliers in particular, to employ lifeguards and have lifeguards off duty sign on display when necessary at their facilities.
He also advised visitors to hotels to always read instructions on hotel facilities, particularly the swimming pool, to avoid fatality.
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