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Couple faint after loosing three children in Lagos
The unidentified couple’s three children drowned in a swimming pool on their estate in the Ajah region of Lagos State, leaving them inconsolable.
According to reports gathered from The punch, the husband and wife had left for an event when the three kids left their home to swim in the pool.
The details of the tragedy’s circumstances were still hazy at the time this article was filed.
However, it was discovered that some locals, including the estate’s security personnel, discovered the kids laying lifeless in the pool.
According to a source, the kids were taken to a local hospital where their demise was verified as soon as they were taken out of the pool.
The source said, “The incident happened on an estate in Ajah. The estate has a pool generally accessible to residents. The three siblings were the only children of their parents. When their parents left home for an event, they went swimming at the general pool and drowned.
“The Chief Security Officer of the estate was part of the people that found the children unresponsive and quickly rushed them to a hospital, where they were confirmed dead.
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They also quickly alerted the Ajah Police Station and also informed the parents that something urgent that required their attention had happened, but didn’t disclose what happened to their children.
“So, the parents quickly aborted their outing. It was when they met the CSO and others that they were informed that their children drowned. Upon hearing that all their three children had died, both husband and wife fainted and were rushed to a hospital, where they were revived.
“The children are all girls; the first child was 14-year-old; the second child was seven-year-old and the third child was three-year-old. The incident happened towards evening.”
In a tweet in response to the development, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the state police public relations officer, expressed sympathy to the lost family while criticizing the estate management for not keeping lifeguards on duty to keep an eye on poolside activities.
The tweet read, “Just a piece of advice, do not use a swimming pool without an on-duty lifeguard. Do not swim at beaches without capable hands around. People are losing loved ones to avoidable drowning.
Three siblings recently drowned together. Eldest was a teenager. Be careful out there.”
When asked for more information about the tragedy, Hundeyin, who would not give the couple’s names, stated the kids had been put in a mortuary.
He said, “The family are going through a difficult time; the incident happened on Sunday, June 12, 2022, but the CSO reported the case at the Ajah Police Station around 1am on Monday, June 13, 2022. The corpses of the victims have been deposited in a mortuary.
“The victims were the only children of their parents. In fact, their parents fainted after they informed them that their children drowned.”
The alleged mastermind behind the violent assault on the Abuja-Kaduna passenger train in March 2022, identified as Ibrahim Abdullahi, also known as Mandi, has been apprehended by the police.
Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi revealed during a press briefing in Kaduna on Thursday that the suspect was also involved in the abduction of students from Greenfield University in 2021.
Following Mandi’s arrest, police confiscated 48 AK-47 rifles and are currently working to trace his sponsor and the source of the weapons.
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Numerous individuals sustained injuries following a confrontation between rival groups in the Ile-Epo vicinity of Lagos State.
According to reports, the altercation erupted within the local market on Wednesday night and persisted into Thursday morning.
During the clash, several shops were set ablaze, and merchandise was vandalized. Despite efforts by law enforcement, the intervention was hindered by the aggressors.
This morning, a fire service truck attempting to enter the market was compelled to retreat after being bombarded with stones by unidentified assailants.
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The Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) has unveiled stellar Q1 2024 results, signaling a promising trajectory for the company.
Biztellers reports that this is coming shortly after the company’s 63rd Annual General Meeting (AGM).
From the results made available on Thursday, the Group reported an impressive N2 billion in Profit before Tax (PBT), bolstered by robust growth in operating margins and operational efficiencies.
From the results, Profit After Tax (PAT) rose to N1.3 billion, marking a remarkable 332% increase from the N310 million recorded in Q1 2023.
The NGX claims that “This exceptional performance underscores the group’s unwavering commitment to excellence and strategic growth initiatives”.
Recall that at the AGM, the NGX Group announced plans to capitalize on digital distribution for the upcoming recapitalization exercises mandated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
Additionally, the group disclosed a strategic acquisition of a stake in the Ethiopian Stock Exchange, securing a seat on the bourse’s board.
These decisive moves align with the group’s overarching strategy to expand its business operations and solidify its position in the regional market.
In a bid to secure long-term sustainability and drive growth, the NGX Group implemented a strategic optimization initiative. This comprehensive plan encompasses a strategic reduction in workforce size, accompanied by significant salary increases for retained staff.
The initiative aims to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and optimize resources, fostering a more competitive and agile organization.
The exercise follows a thorough review of the group’s operations, which revealed opportunities for optimization and improved competitiveness. The NGX Group remains steadfast in its commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, and building a resilient organization poised for sustainable growth.
The recent approval by shareholders of a N10 billion capital raise underscores investor confidence in the NGX Group’s strategic direction and its unwavering commitment to driving sustainable growth and value creation.
The NGX Group remains dedicated to serving its customers, partners, and stakeholders, confident that these strategic measures will pave the way for future success. The company’s focus remains on innovation, customer satisfaction, and building a resilient organization poised for growth.
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