Two post graduate students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have allegedly drowned at the Elegushi Beach in Lagos.
According to their friend, Ginika Okolo who took to social media to mourn them, the two women Funmi 24, and Shola, 27, were swept away by high tides on Sunday while celebrating a friend’s birthday.
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| Funmi (left) and Shola (right) |
The duo who graduated from Covenant University were said to be on the verge of completing their Master in International Law and Diplomacy at UNILAG.
Mourning her friends, Okolo blamed the absence of life guards and other safety measures for their death.
She said: “Some of us have been awake and have cried our lives out. I shut the day because of the death of these two. OH LIFE WHAT A WASTE!!!!
“Our tears have turned to anger because their lives were carelessly taken away by Elegushi heavy tide. Is there not a rescue team? Don’t people pay to enter the beach? Funmi, 24 and Shola, 27, had bright futures.
“Graduated of International Relations from Covenant University (2007-2011) and on the verge of completing their Masters from Unilag in International Law and Diplomacy. This is so sad but we must bring awareness because their lives are not worthless to carelessly die like this.
“If you went to Covenant University, Bells Secondary School, Home Science Secondary School, University of Lagos and you know their families, loved ones or you have loved ones who have been victims, you need to join this campaign.
“We need wave alarm system, emergency medical unit, patrol unit, good rescue team in all Nigerian beaches.
“Funmi and Shola were wonderful young girls who were taken away carelessly. R.I.P my loves you will always remain in the sands of time,” she wrote.
When contacted, the state command’s spokesperson, Dolapo Badmos, a Superintendent of Police (SP) said the police were yet to establish if such incident occurred. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Useless Nigerian Police!...If an officer was involved, they would be aware.Well,as events are unfolding...
ReplyDeleteIt is a pity. May Good have mercy on their poor soul. People should realise that this is Nigeria. Anyone trying what he or she use to do especially in U.S , U.K and other developed nations is on his or her own.No lifeguards,No Medics No Emergency Response Unit No search and Rescue unit... So be careful...because in case of anything na Sara! If you wan display just know that this is Nigeria. Unfortunately for the duo no local fishermen was in sight...peharps na only area boys smoking away their weeds some apperantly urinating or defecating or there wereb no religious people who came to sing praises to God and do some sacrifices. Those who were there were just helpless and crying and calling on God to help. Who knows they might have fulfiled a convanant with the god. For the dept of the sea and the vastness of water bodies may hold what we ordinarily may not see. RIP
ReplyDeleteNaija I dey hail ooh. ... you blame police for everything? Police can't be a safety officer at the beach? He can maintain law and order.... It will be better to channel complaints to the management of the beach..,
ReplyDeleteIn as as much as I sympathise with the bereaved,these deceased are enlighten enough not to step a foot on the water without presence of a life guard
ReplyDeleteWhy are people always drowning at Elegushi beach? People should stop going there. There is no security at that beach. No lifeguards as well. It's either they steal your car or you drown. There are no regulatory agencies to look into this incessant drowning, no signages for dangerous areas, no proper car parks. Sad.
ReplyDeleteMy sisters attended the party....sad though
ReplyDeleteELEGUSHI BEACH IS DANGEROUS! IF YOU MUST GO THERE, DON'T GO ANYWHERE NEAR THE WATER...! I KNOW WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT.
ReplyDeleteNa wa o! The beach is suppose to provide medics in case of emergencies like this
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