The FCT Police Command has said that investigations have so far revealed that Modade Lawal, a six year old pupil didn’t die by drowning but as a result of food “Aspiration asphyxia”.
A statement released by the FCT Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Josephine Adeh said that on the 2nd of November, Modade Lawal had a swim day as part of the school curriculum and had earlier celebrated her birthday that same day before hitting the pool in the company of other pupils, under the supervision of the Lifeguards, instructors, and teachers.
The PPRO said, "This is the fact. The death of Modade Lawal is indeed a pathetic one. However, investigations so far has revealed that She didn’t die by drowning but as a result of food “Aspiration asphyxia”.
"On the 2nd of November, She had a swim day as part of the school curriculum and had earlier celebrated her birthday that same day before hitting the pool in the company of other pupils, under the supervision of the Lifeguards, instructors, and teachers.
"At about 11:45am, While being coached, the instructor noticed she wasn’t properly responding as she naturally would, he stopped and brought her out of the 4 -2 feat deep poolside to examine her and noticed she was having difficulties in breathing.
"The school medical Team was alerted and she was taken to the hospital where she sustained a series of further heart attacks. The Doctor struggled to revive her but she was confirmed dead at about 6:45 pm of the same day.
"While enjoining members of the public to remain calm, it is worthy of note that the deceased has been buried by the family and a discrete Investigation continues. Subsequent development will be communicated" DSP Adeh said.
Source: Vanguard
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