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Poll: What may be the cause of the death of these students

Drinking of Alcohol while swimming 17% (14 votes)

Smoking of Kolos or weed while swimming 10% (8 votes)

Spiritual arrows from Village people 5% (4 votes)

Lack of swimming skills 67% (53 votes)

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Two Students Of AAUA ‘Die In Hotel Pool’ During Matriculation Party by SlavaUkraini(op): 6:26am On Feb 05

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.

https://www.thecable.ng/two-students-of-aaua-die-in-hotel-pool-during-matriculation-party/

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Re: Two Students Of AAUA ‘Die In Hotel Pool’ During Matriculation Party by apesinola001: 6:34am On Feb 05

May their souls REST IN PEACE

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Re: Two Students Of AAUA ‘Die In Hotel Pool’ During Matriculation Party by matasinc(m): 6:35am On Feb 05

It is well

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It is well
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Re: Two Students Of AAUA ‘Die In Hotel Pool’ During Matriculation Party by Mko123(m): 6:36am On Feb 05

God Abeg opo. To what end is the celebration?

Ask them the course they were given, then you find out why the country is having influx of jobless graduates.

Killing yourself for certificate you don't know if it will later bring food to your table

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Re: Two Students Of AAUA ‘Die In Hotel Pool’ During Matriculation Party by ibrutex(m): 6:36am On Feb 05

Na overjoy dey kill , death dont kill

Re: Two Students Of AAUA ‘Die In Hotel Pool’ During Matriculation Party by derecho(m): 6:38am On Feb 05

Celebrating Matriculation at 22? When @ 22 some have graduated?

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Re: Two Students Of AAUA ‘Die In Hotel Pool’ During Matriculation Party by Emu4life(m): 6:38am On Feb 05

You no sabi swim, you dey jump enter pool.......RIP

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Re: Two Students Of AAUA ‘Die In Hotel Pool’ During Matriculation Party by Willy2025: 6:40am On Feb 05

If you don't know how to swim, stay away from water. The first victim ought to be rushed to the hospital to drain the water in his lungs. Rest in peace to the dead

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Re: Two Students Of AAUA ‘Die In Hotel Pool’ During Matriculation Party by frikpus: 6:40am On Feb 05

It's a pity. Why going to a pool since they arent professional swimmers.

Re: Two Students Of AAUA ‘Die In Hotel Pool’ During Matriculation Party by olaolulazio(m): 6:45am On Feb 05

.AAUA, where I spent 4–5 years of my life, had no swimming pools back then. Our moments of fun in Akungba were in just a few places like Container and Classy. Those memories remain special. May the souls of those we lost continue to rest in peace.

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Re: Two Students Of AAUA ‘Die In Hotel Pool’ During Matriculation Party by churro: 6:47am On Feb 05

Revived, stood, went home and later died? How sad.

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Re: Two Students Of AAUA ‘Die In Hotel Pool’ During Matriculation Party by Mirasteel: 6:49am On Feb 05

Don't enter the pool if you don't know how to swim.

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Re: Two Students Of AAUA ‘Die In Hotel Pool’ During Matriculation Party by symbianDON(m): 6:51am On Feb 05*

If you don't know how to swim, no near swimming pool. So sad!

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Re: Two Students Of AAUA ‘Die In Hotel Pool’ During Matriculation Party by xynerise: 6:52am On Feb 05

Swimming is not a cruise activity. If you don't know how to swim you will die. People just want to join the bandwagon so they won't feel left out

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Re: Two Students Of AAUA ‘Die In Hotel Pool’ During Matriculation Party by Gbadugbakun(m): 6:55am On Feb 05

Why would you enter a swimming pool when you know you can't swim, some people sef. All in a bid to feel among, and impress the girls around, dem go just jump inside.

Re: Two Students Of AAUA ‘Die In Hotel Pool’ During Matriculation Party by Fiscus105(m): 6:56am On Feb 05*

symbianDON:
The title says 2 students died, the body says 1 was resuscitated and was taken home but the second died. Which do we believe. Anyway, if you don't know how to swim, no near swimming pool. So sad!

Reason why you have to read to the end, and make sure you understand before you rush to comment section to attack and criticize.

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Re: Two Students Of AAUA ‘Die In Hotel Pool’ During Matriculation Party by DIVINEEVIDENCE: 6:58am On Feb 05

symbianDON:
The title says 2 students died, the body says 1 was resuscitated and was taken home but the second died. Which do we believe. Anyway, if you don't know how to swim, no near swimming pool. So sad!

And if you don't know how to read, no near Nairaland.

Kposhikposi

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Re: Two Students Of AAUA ‘Die In Hotel Pool’ During Matriculation Party by Rossychy(f): 7:00am On Feb 05

This is really sad. May God console the families they left behind. It's not going to be easy, but may God help them survive this shock.
RIP to them

Re: Two Students Of AAUA ‘Die In Hotel Pool’ During Matriculation Party by illicit(m): 7:02am On Feb 05

Its intorverts that hardly leave the house before uni that usually fall this kind victim...

Must u be in a pool even if its a pool party and u cant swim

The day i dislocated my shoulder in a pool was d last time i entered a pool, i coulda drowned...

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Re: Two Students Of AAUA ‘Die In Hotel Pool’ During Matriculation Party by GloriousGbola: 7:05am On Feb 05

i have said multiple times that any facility with a swimming pool must be mandated to train and employ lifeguards

these hotels will have to start bearing liability for deaths in their pools.

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Re: Two Students Of AAUA ‘Die In Hotel Pool’ During Matriculation Party by SonOfDSoil01: 7:07am On Feb 05

derecho:
Celebrating Matriculation at 22? When @ 22 some have graduated?

everyone’s race is different in life and I guess you should know that and stop talking nonsense undecided

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Re: Two Students Of AAUA ‘Die In Hotel Pool’ During Matriculation Party by GanagiBitrus: 7:07am On Feb 05

Any swimming pool deeper than your neck height remains a death trap to a non-swimmer, no matter how serene & tempting it may appear.

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Re: Two Students Of AAUA ‘Die In Hotel Pool’ During Matriculation Party by PheelzAlmighty: 7:10am On Feb 05

Oh my God....

What a waste of souls.

Re: Two Students Of AAUA ‘Die In Hotel Pool’ During Matriculation Party by tishbite41(m): 7:12am On Feb 05

derecho:
Celebrating Matriculation at 22? When @ 22 some have graduated?

And what's wrong with that?!

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Re: Two Students Of AAUA ‘Die In Hotel Pool’ During Matriculation Party by PheelzAlmighty: 7:12am On Feb 05

I can understand convocation but should people be celebrating matriculation huh

People wey fit graduate with Last Class or no even graduate at all.

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Re: Two Students Of AAUA ‘Die In Hotel Pool’ During Matriculation Party by bestman09(m): 7:14am On Feb 05*

I cry for their parents. They suffered to send them to school and their corpses are what they will get back. cry

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Re: Two Students Of AAUA ‘Die In Hotel Pool’ During Matriculation Party by Gotocourt: 7:16am On Feb 05

derecho:
Celebrating Matriculation at 22? When @ 22 some have graduated?

Wetin dey worry you angry

, everybody's race is different undecided

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Re: Two Students Of AAUA ‘Die In Hotel Pool’ During Matriculation Party by frankson1(m): 7:17am On Feb 05

When I gained admission, I never participated or attended SUG, departmental, Tribal parties or any other party at all and I didn't die.

Just imagine kids die because of "matriculation celebration" undecided

it'd have been better for them if they didn't gain admission in their lifetime.

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