Police Struggle to Recover Body of Man Who Allegedly Drowned During Prayers at Lagos Beach

Lagos police reported on Wednesday that divers are struggling to recover the body of a 30-year-old man who allegedly drowned at Elegushi Beach during a prayer session. The victim, identified only as Samuel, had gone to the beach with friends for prayers.

According to Lagos Police Command spokesperson SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the incident was reported to the Ilasan Police Division at approximately 7:20 a.m. on Tuesday. The report indicated that Samuel and three friends had traveled from Igbesan in Ogun to Elegushi Beach in Lekki at midnight for prayers. Around 4:00 a.m., Samuel allegedly drowned during the session.

“Detectives promptly visited the scene, and efforts are ongoing to recover the body,” said Hundeyin. He added that the family of the deceased has been contacted and that an investigation is underway.