28-year-old man drowns in Elegushi beach
THE remains of 28-year-old man, Sodiq Aremu, who jumped into Elegushi beach, in the Lekki area of Lagos have been recovered and evacuated into the morgue. Sodiq Aremu, a native of Ona-Ora area of Oyo State was last seen July 7 when he suddenly dropped his bag and jumped into the beach. It was learned that all efforts to trace and rescue him proved abortive. However, on July 9 at about 1:30 pm the victim’s corpse was found floating on the ocean. Sequel to the report, police detectives visited the scene of the incident and took photographs of the scene. Confirming the incident, spokesperson of Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the corpse of the man was seen on July 9 at about 1:30 pm floating. His corpse has been recovered and evacuated into the morgue. Investigation is ongoing.” Culled from Vanguard