Ubong, who was married with children, drowned along with his brother, Francis, at the Ibeno Beach, Iwuokpom community, in the Ibeno Local Government Area of the state.
According to Punch Metro,It was gathered that the brothers had gone to the beach for a picnic on Sunday with Ubong’s four children and wife. Ubong was said to have entered into the beach to swim. There was anxiety when he did not surface from the waters.
Francis, who attempted to save him by also diving into the beach, was reported to have drowned as well. There was panic around the beach when efforts to save the men proved abortive. The remains of the victims were said to have been recovered in the early hours of Monday.
The Chairman of the Ibeno LGA, Mr. Ifum Udoh, told NAN that the authorities were working to prevent recurring loss of lives at the beach, adding that the state government had concluded plans to take over the beach. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Odiko Macdon, confirmed the deaths adding that the incident happened around 8.30pm.
The Head, Corporate Communications, Skye Bank Plc, Mr. Rasheed Bolarinwa, while confirming the report, said ''the bank paid a condolence visit to the family on Monday. Another visit is planned for today, Wednesday,while a condolence letter on behalf of the management has been dispatched to the family as well. Additionally, the bank will be supporting the family with some burial benefits for the burial rites in line with our policy''.
Francis, who attempted to save him by also diving into the beach, was reported to have drowned as well. There was panic around the beach when efforts to save the men proved abortive. The remains of the victims were said to have been recovered in the early hours of Monday.
The Chairman of the Ibeno LGA, Mr. Ifum Udoh, told NAN that the authorities were working to prevent recurring loss of lives at the beach, adding that the state government had concluded plans to take over the beach. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Odiko Macdon, confirmed the deaths adding that the incident happened around 8.30pm.
The Head, Corporate Communications, Skye Bank Plc, Mr. Rasheed Bolarinwa, while confirming the report, said ''the bank paid a condolence visit to the family on Monday. Another visit is planned for today, Wednesday,while a condolence letter on behalf of the management has been dispatched to the family as well. Additionally, the bank will be supporting the family with some burial benefits for the burial rites in line with our policy''.
Chai... swimming pool for sure pass oh.
ReplyDeletePicnic at the beach at 8pm with kids? May their souls rest in peace. But common ain't kids not supposed to be on bed at that time, and what were they looking for till 8pm.
DeleteThe spirit of death blocked their ears, that was why the still stayed put till 8.pm before they went to swim.
DeleteMay God console the families Amen
Oh dear... RIp to them
ReplyDeleteNa their village mamiwater carry them.
ReplyDeleteI feel sad for their family
~anonymous chukuchuku
Village people! Chaii, two in one strike Godforbid
ReplyDeletehmmmmmmm this is very strong. RIP brothers.
ReplyDeleteThe mami water dikwa strong in that place ooo.
May God console the families Amen
Jesus christ ooo
ReplyDeleteI have been to that beach
This is really sad.I feel for the family. Losing 2 men same day is a great loss..
ReplyDeleteMay their soul RIP.
Official prestige
OMG!!! Village people at work.
ReplyDeleteRIP to the brothers
What are you doing at the beach at 8:30pm?
ReplyDeletewhen village ppl summon you, if ur foundation isnt concrete enough, you must answer that call oh, 12mid night sef.
DeleteWahala dey.
ReplyDeleteSwimming in the beach is quite risky. The waves can change at a slightest moment.
Eternal rest grant unto the O Lord.....
ReplyDeleteNa wah oh!
ReplyDeleteKai...this is so sad
ReplyDeleteAwww, such handsome men, May their souls RIP ,I feel sorry for the family.
ReplyDeleteThis is sad. May God grant their families and loved ones the fortitude to bear the loss.
ReplyDeleteThis is unbelievable, wonders will never ceased. An Akwa Ibom man dose not know how to swim or maneuver his way out of water?....May their souls rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteLol..I'm from cross river and I can't even swim in a pool, so it's not by state if origin.
DeleteQuick question: if they coudln't swim, would they have gone into the water?
Can't you just say RIP and move on without upset our stomachs with your bad English?
DeleteMr or Mrs grammerian, keep quiet if you dont have reasonable thing to say. Can't someone make mistake and have peace @Wamiyo S.
DeleteVillage people at work dear.
DeleteSo so sad.....what a great loss
ReplyDeleteIt is not their fault. The spirit in the water was too strong for them and it needed sacrifice. So these two where the ones the spirit caught.
ReplyDeleteEayah village people una weldone oooo.
May God comfort the families who are genuinely mourning these handsome men.
The efiks call her Anansa, don't know what akwa-ibomites would call her. The goddess of water that is....
ReplyDeleteShe likes men and she loves her territory. There was a road that wasnt completed cos it was crossing her 'path' until they appeased her. The obong joined the ritual, etc. Very powerful goddess.
That onyonyo they wear and ekongbi (hope I spelt it right) is the 'mamiwater' dance ritual bla bla. Esp. the dance
So i was not wrong afterall that mimwater needed them for sacrifice.
DeleteIt is well with the families. Chikito baby, how are you. Sorry about the loss of bros in the other town
See educated peeps 🙄
DeleteThanks @yori.
DeleteI'm doing okay. Hope you are too? That water dey swallow oh!
Oh know, two brothers drown same day, what a great loss for the family, Rip brothers
ReplyDeleteTheir village people are at work
ReplyDeleteNa waoh! May their soul REST IN PEACE.
ReplyDeleteThe second guy must have dived into the water out of fear of losing a brother. What a sad story. RIP
ReplyDeleteGoing to the beach @ 8pm haba RIP handsome brothers..
ReplyDeleteSwimming at 8:30pm? Could this have bee avoided?
ReplyDeleteWhat a horror the wife would have experienced.
It just got to my notice that these two handsome men are from Uruan in AKWA IBOM the most terrible, horrible place on earth. So i strongly believed is unusual (witchraft) is behind their dead. Please ooo no one should attack me am just saying my mind.
ReplyDeleteThis is so sad. RIP to them
ReplyDeleteSad,so sad....
ReplyDeleteMay God console their loveones...
chim-oma aka Miss Kapusu
I wonder if alcohol was a factor in the drownings? Who knows why they were at the beach after dark with young children. I doubt anything supernatural was involved, just two grown men who cannot swim making foolish choices at night,likely under the influence of alcohol.
ReplyDeleteSo sad.
ReplyDeleteMay they rest in peace
Father console their loved ones.
So sad.
ReplyDeleteMay they rest in peace
Father console their loved ones.
Such a sad news. May God comfort their family members.
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