Lagos Assistant Commissioner of Police dies in swimming pool

The Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Area K in Badagry, Mr. Osung Ekpo, has died in a Lagos swimming pool.

The Area Commander allegedly died in a swimming pool at a popular hotel in the Ajah area of Lagos.

Ekpo, who was in company of his friends, had gone to celebrate Valentine’s Day when he decided to swim and the suddenly drowned. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was declared dead.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Dolapo Badmos,  said the deceased had gone for a swimming exercise when the sad incident occurred.

She said,: “Yes, we lost ACP Ekpo, the Area Commander, Area K Command. He was exercising in a swimming pool when he died. I am preparing a press release, which I would send to you soon.”