Three Nigeria Police Force Children Drown In Pool

Three children of Nigeria Police inspectors have drowned in a pool in Akwa Ibom State.

One of the family members of the victims who pleaded anonymity told newsmen that the incident happened on Tuesday, October 13 and that the children were aged between 5 and 7.

The Commissioner of the Nigeria Police Force, Akwa Ibom State Command, Amiengheme Andrew, has commiserated with the family of officers who lost their children in what has been described as a tragic event.

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AllNews understands that the CP’s condolence message was delivered following reports that three children of police officers drowned in a pool of water at the Eket barracks in the state, Naija News understands.

Speaking to reporters on the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Odiko Macdon, said the incident was “painful and shocking.”

According to Macdon, the police commissioner received the news of the horrible incident with big shock and disbelief.

“The three of them were children of two serving police inspectors in Eket division, we commiserate with the families, it is indeed painful,” he said.

“We understand that the pool of water is used for erosion control, it is more painful because this is preventable.”

Macdon urged officers residing in Eket barracks to be more watchful of their surroundings to avoid such tragic occurrences, saying, “We should keep an eye on the welfare of our family members, they are the reason we work.”