Four young men have died mysteriously at a river in Ekiti community.

The four men, who reportedly came from Lagos for an event in Okemesi-Ekiti, a major town in Ekiti West Local Government Area of Ekiti, now Headquarters of Okemesi-Ido-Ile LCDA, were said to have drowned on Sunday, while swimming in Osun River, along Ajindo, Ikoro-Ekiti Road, Okemesi Ekiti.

It was, however, not clear how exactly the adult men got drowned, especially at a near dry season period.

DAILY POST reports that as of the time of filing this report, the names of the young men were unknown.

However, it was gathered that two of the deceased were from Aworogun household in Okemesi-Ekiti, while the other two were from Lagos State.

Confirming the report on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO) of the Police Command in Ekiti, DSP Sunday Abutu, said investigations had begun, to unravel the actual cause of death of the four men.

According to the police image maker, “A distress report, received on 10/11/2024, has it that on the same date, a 23-year-old, and a 25-year-old, natives of Okemesi-Ekiti went to River Osun Ajindo/Idoile road to swim alongside two of their friends that came from Lagos State to attend a burial ceremony, which took place at Okemesi.

“The four young men unfortunately drowned.

“Their bodies have been recovered, and deposited in the morgue, while investigation is underway.”

Police launch investigation as four men drown mysteriously in Ekiti river