Kingsley Etim, a 100 level student of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), on Saturday drowned during a swimming pool party at De Vegas Paradise Hotel, Uyo, the police have said.
Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, Akwa Ibom police spokesman, Odiko Macdon, described the incident as unfortunate.
Mr Macdon said that the police command has commenced preliminary investigation into the matter to unravel more facts concerning the incident, as they have not foreclosed foul play.
He said that the corpse had been deposited in a mortuary as investigation continued to establish more facts.
A female eyewitness, who pleaded anonymity, said the incident occurred about 9.00 pm on Saturday, adding that the deceased was found when one of his colleagues spotted the body after others had left the pool.
“When my friends and I were about leaving the venue of the party to catch up with time before they lock our hostel, we heard someone had drowned in the pool.
“I was shocked because there was no sign of such and everyone had left the pool a long time before then.
“No one noticed he was drowned. Maybe because it was already dark and there was loud music. When he was brought out, people tried to revive him but it was all in vain,” she said.
It was gathered that the deceased was later rushed to the University of Uyo Health Centre where he was confirmed dead.
