- The spokesperson said the deaths could have been averted if all the necessary safety measures were put in place and adhered to
The police in Lagos state say no fewer than seven persons have lost their lives in water related mishaps in the last six days.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the south West state, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known on Friday while addressing newsmen.
According Hundeyin, the deceased persons met their end after they drowned at different swimming pools and beach in the state during the period under review.
“This week alone, seven people drowned in hotel swimming pools and beach. Two drowned in one hotel in Mushin and one in a hotel on the 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.
The spokesperson said the deaths could have been averted if all the necessary safety measures were put in place and adhered to.
He, therefore, advised the hoteliers in particular, to employ lifeguards and have lifeguard off duty sign on display when necessary at their facilities.
Hundeyin also implored visitors to hotels to always read instructions on hotel facilities, particularly swimming pool, so as to avoid fatality
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