Lagos, Nigeria – Following the drowning of Davido’s three-year-old son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, the police have taken to custody eight (8) of his domestic staff for questioning.
On Monday, Davido’s son was pulled out of the pool and taken to a hospital in Lagos but did not make it as it was reported that he was in the pool for a long period of time.
The Lagos State police spokeperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed that the drowning happened at Davido’s residence, adding that an investigation into the matter was ongoing.
“Yes, we have invited eight people over the death of his son,” Mr Hundeyin said.
It would be recalled that David Adeleke (Davido) and Chioma Rowland recently celebrated their son’s third birthday on October 20 with glamour and beautiful pictures.
However, the bereaved family is yet to issue a statement about the incident.
The unfortunate incident has gathered sympathy from friends well-meaning Nigerians and associates in the entertainment industry as well as fans globally.
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Among other dignitaries that sympathize with Davido is Presidential candidate for 2023 general election, Peter Obi.
“I send my sincere condolences to Davido and Chioma, over the death of their son Ifeanyi. I cannot begin to imagine the pains they are going through at the moment. May God grant them healing, strength and comfort in this trying time. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.-PO” Peter Obi tweeted.
I send my sincere condolences to Davido and Chioma, over the death of their son Ifeanyi. I cannot begin to imagine the pains they are going through at the moment. May God grant them healing, strength and comfort in this trying time. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.-PO
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) November 1, 2022