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Siblings Drown at a Popular Beach in Lagos

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It was a black Christmas Day as tragedy struck at Ibeshe Beach in the Amuwo-Odofin area of Lagos State, claiming the lives of two young siblings, 26-year-old Femi Adegboyega and 23-year-old Ibukun Adegboyega.



The pair, who were residents of FESTAC Town, lost their lives while swimming with friends in what has become a devastating event for their family and community.

According to information gathered by PUNCH Metro, the drowning occurred around 6:00 pm on Christmas Day. Eyewitnesses revealed that the siblings were enjoying the day at the beach with their friends when the unthinkable happened. Seun, who claimed to have been with them before the incident, expressed disbelief, saying, "We were swimming together on the beach. To be honest, I do not understand how it happened because we were together, and all of a sudden they both drowned."

Seun further conveyed his condolences to the grieving parents, emphasizing the deep sorrow felt by those who were present. "I wonder how their parents will feel now because they are brothers, and I also feel terrible because we could not help," he added.

Another eyewitness, Femi, disclosed that despite the frantic efforts of friends and local divers to rescue the siblings, their attempts proved futile. "All efforts by his friends and local divers to rescue them from Ibeshe Beach did not work. The divers searched the beach, but their bodies have not been found," Femi said, highlighting the tragic and unsuccessful rescue mission.

This unfortunate incident serves as a somber reminder of the unpredictability of life and the importance of safety measures, especially during recreational activities. As the community mourns the loss of these young lives, thoughts and prayers go out to the grieving family, hoping they find strength during this difficult time. The incident also raises awareness about the need for increased safety measures and awareness at public recreational spaces to prevent such tragedies in the future.

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