"Heartbreaking News": Tragedy As Prophet Drowns At Beach, Photos, Video Spark Massive Tears
- A prophet has drowned at a beach in Ajah, one of several people who have lost their lives in Lagos waterways in recent years
- Legit.ng reports that the man was at Avista Beach Resort, Ogombo, on 2024 Valentine’s Day when tragedy struck
- The prophet was initially declared missing but was later found unresponsive after his remains were washed ashore on a separate beach
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering the metro.
Eti-Osa, Lagos state - A fun-seeking Lagos-based prophet, Oriyomi Damilola Remilekun, has drowned during a beach hangout in the Ajah area of the state.
The hangout was to celebrate the 2024 Valentine’s Day.
As reported by The Punch on Thursday, February 22, the deceased led some youths of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC), Shogbami Parish, Gbagada, to Avista Beach on Saturday, February 17, to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
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Prophet Oriyomi would be later declared missing on the evening of the said date, and a search for him followed. However, his lifeless body was subsequently found.
It is believed that the remains of Oriyomi were washed ashore on a separate beach located in the Eti-Osa area of Lagos on Monday, February 19.
YEN.com.gh sighted a video where one of the prophet’s associates declared him missing.
Netizens mourn the late Prophet Oriyomi Remilekun
Following the sad development, several Facebook users mourned the deceased.
YEN.com.gh captures some comments below:
Olayinka Oluwamayowa wrote, with accompanying pictures:
"Let us grieve for the bond we shared and the bonds we didn't get a chance to form yet, since you passed too soon, my dear friend. The value of our friendship is beyond measure. I'd pay anything to have you back for one more moment, for one more memory. I will miss you Damilola Remilekun Oriyomi Omo Maria.
"My able friend, prophet and birthday mate."
Evangeslist Seun Emmanuel Agbabiaka commented:
"Rest in peace Pro. Oriyomi. May God console the family and the entire members of Sogbamu parish and youth."
Fola Sewa wrote:
"This is such a heartbreaking news. May God grant his people fortitude to bear to irreplaceable loss."
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Male student reportedly dies
In a previous story, YEN.com.gh reported that a driven male University of Ghana School of Pharmacy student, identified only as Neequaye, reportedly passed away.
The unexpected demise of the young man has left many heartbroken after his death was announced via social media.
The cause of Neequaye’s death is yet to be made public Neequaye’s death was announced by Voice of Legon (@voice_of_legon) on Twitter. However, the cause of his passing was not given.
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Source: Legit.ng
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