As Nigerian music prodigy, Davido and his partner, Chioma have lost their three-year-old son, Ifeanyi, Lagos police have arrested domestic staffers for interrogation.
According to reports widely published in major news outlets, Ifeanyi drowned in a swimming pool at his residence in the Banana Island area of Lagos State.
Ifeanyi born in 2019 was said to have been underwater for a long time before he was spotted and rushed to Evercare Hospital, Lekki of the state, he was, however, confirmed dead on arrival.
The horrific incident happened on Monday night, a few days after his third birthday on October 20.
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Though the Adeleke’s are yet to make any official statement, several celebrities posted cryptic messages on their social media page, which many saw as a confirmation of the news.
Nigerians react
Hours after the news broke, Iyabo Ojo, Ay Comedian, William Uchemba, Paul Okoye and several other celebrities all shared condolences.
Reacting to news of Ifeanyi’s death, comedian AY Makun wrote, “The death of a child is unnatural, unfair, and tragic, this hit me so bad.”
Instagram comedian, Lasisi Elenu wrote “Father heal your children’s heart from this pain, strengthen them in such a dark and hurtful time oh Lord.”
Media personality, Daddy Freeze, who went live on Instagram in the early hours of Tuesday morning also said;
“When the person you love is someone involved it becomes a heavy emotional burden. I am not confirming anything but bear with me I will not be live tonight.”
Actress, Eniola Badmus shared an Instagram post of a heartbreak emoji on a black background, with the caption “But why.” She later deleted the post.
But Nigerians, fans on twitter are also sending their prayers to the family in this difficult time.
Nigerian music star, Davido and his partner, Chioma have lost their three-year-old son, Ifeanyi.
According to reports widely published in major news outlets, Ifeanyi drowned in a swimming pool at his residence in the Banana Island area of Lagos State.
Ifeanyi who was born in 2019 was said to have been underwater for a very long time before being spotted and rushed to a hospital in the Lekki area of the state, he was, however, confirmed dead on arrival.
The horrific incident happened on Monday night, a few days after his third birthday (October 20).
Though the Adeleke’s are yet to make any official statement, several celebrities posted cryptic messages on their social media page, which many saw as a confirmation of the news.
Hours after the news broke, Iyabo Ojo, Ay Comedian, William Uchemba, Paul Okoye and several other celebrities all shared condolences.
But Nigerians, fans on twitter are also sending their prayers to the family in this difficult time.
Police arrest domestic staffers
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that all members of the singer’s domestic staff are currently in police custody.
The Lagos command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to DAILY POST on Tuesday morning after report of Ifeanyi’s death went viral.
The DMW boss and his fiance, Chioma Rowland were away from the house when the boy drowned in a pool at his father’s house in Banana Island on Monday.
The Lagos PPRO said preliminary investigation is currently ongoing to unravel what led to the boy’s death.
He said, “Domestic staff at Davido’a home have been taken to the station to give their own account of what happened. I wouldn’t call that arrest yet.
“If after they all give their own account of what happened and after preliminary investigations, if anyone of them is found culpable, the person will now be placed under arrest.”
