By Ayobami Ife, Abeokuta
ABEOKUTA: A 19-year-old boy identified as Oluwaferanmi Olasupo has drowned at an abandoned quarry pool near Eseke Village in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State.
The tragic incident occurred on February 21, 2025 when the boy and friends went to the pool to swim and got drowned in the process.
Although, some local divers were assembled and mobilised to the pool site shortly after the drowning but due to poor visibility as night fell, rescue efforts were postponed till this Saturday.
However, the Divisional Police Officer, Odeda has launched an investigation and search operation following the tragic incident, the police spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, said in a statement, adding that the victim was an inexperienced swimmer.
CSP Odutola said the boy’s grandfather, Olaseinde Sunday, reported the incident to the police at about 6:39 PM, after being informed about it by villagers.
“According report, the victim, an inexperienced swimmer had gone to the quarry site with friends to swim when he drowned. His grandfather, Olaseinde Sunday, reported the incident to the police at about 6:39 PM, after being informed by villagers.
“Immediately, the divisional police officer received the report, he detailed his detectives to swiftly mobilize to the scene to rescue the victim. However, due to poor visibility as night fell, rescue efforts were postponed. Local divers have been contacted to assist in retrieving the body, and the search will resume at dawn.
“Meanwhile, the victim’s friends, who were present at the scene, fled and are currently in hiding. Authorities have instructed their parents to produce them for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation.
“This unfortunate incident underscores the dangers of swimming in unsecured water bodies, particularly abandoned quarry sites. Authorities urge the public to exercise caution and avoid such hazardous areas.
“Further updates on the search efforts will be communicated as more information becomes available,” she stated.
