Two
persons have been arrested by Imo Police Command for questioning in connection
with the alleged sudden and unnatural death of a man in the swimming pool of
Concorde Hotel, Owerri.
Investigations revealed that the deceased,
whose names and addresses remained unknown at press time, hit his head on the
walls of the hotel swimming pool as he was having a good time in the pool.
Some workers of the hotel equally told
newsmen that the man was initially spotted in the Bush Bar section of the hotel
before ending up in the swimming pool.
The workers also affirmed that two divers
(names withheld) had been arrested and were currently helping the police in
their investigation into the ugly Christmas day incident.
It was also gathered that the man was
rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, and confirmed dead on arrival by
the doctor on duty.
Confirming this development in Owerri, the
Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr. Vitalis Onugu, said the report was
first lodged at the New Owerri Police Division and later forwarded to the state
police command headquarters.
“The deceased has been deposited at
Aladinma Hospital mortuary, Owerri, for eventual autopsy.
“The Command is already investigating the matter
with a view to ascertaining those involved in the matter,” the PPRO said.
Onugu appealed to Nigerians whose relations
travelled or came to Owerri to spend the Christmas and New Year season but have
not returned, to report to the public relations unit of Imo State Police
Command for assistance.