Two Students Of AAUA ‘Die In Hotel Pool’ During Matriculation Party

Two students of Adekunle Ajasin University in Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) have died in a pool accident after celebrating their matriculation ceremony.

Abayomi Jimoh, the Ondo police spokesperson, confirmed the death of the students.

The victims were identified as 22-year-old Oludere Opeyemi and 19-year-old Adegbola Blessing.

They were said to have lost their lives at a hotel in Akungba-Akoko during a party organised for the freshers.

The police spokesperson said the incident was reported on January 29, 2026.

He said the unconscious body of the first victim was discovered in the hotel’s swimming pool in the evening.

He was rescued by the pool manager and given first aid before he regained consciousness and was able to stand. He was later taken home by his friends,” he said.

However, shortly after, the body of the other victim was found in the pool.

He was promptly rescued and rushed to the State Hospital, Ikare-Akoko, where he was confirmed dead by medical personnel,” he added.

Jimoh said operatives from the Akungba Divisional police station were immediately deployed to the scene to commence an investigation into the incident.

He said that as part of preliminary inquiries, Ayomide Badejo, the hotel manager, and the pool manager were invited for questioning.

The police spokesperson said the situation worsened in the early hours of January 30, 2026, when Blessing, who was earlier revived, was reported dead.

He added that the case has been transferred to the command’s monitoring unit for a discreet and comprehensive investigation.

The PRO said the remains of the deceased students have been deposited at the morgue of the state hospital, Ikare-Akoko, for preservation and autopsy.

He added that investigations were ongoing to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the deaths.