A 45-year-old man, Kazeem, drowned in a river at Odo Tente, a boundary community between Lagos and Ogun states, on Friday, October 11, 2024.
Incident Details:
- Time: 11 am
- Cause of Death: Drowning after taking hard drugs suspected to be Colorado
- Location: Odo Tente river
Police Investigation:
Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident. Detectives from Alagbado Division visited the scene, took photographs, and commenced an investigation.
Family’s Decision:
Kazeem’s father directed that the corpse be buried immediately by the riverside, following their tradition.
Substance Abuse Concerns:
This incident highlights the dangers of substance abuse. The Federal Ministry of Youth Development is working with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to raise awareness, provide rehabilitation, and skills acquisition for Nigerian youths affected by substance abuse.
Source: PUNCH Metro
