The Nigerian Union South Africa has announced the tragic demise of Udebuani Chidokweanaukwu, who drowned in that country.
Chidokweanaukwu, a native of Nando in Anambra State, drowned in a beach in Swellendam, near Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
The Publicity Secretary of the Union, Habib Miller, confirmed the accident in a statement issued to the News Agency of Nigeria in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Wednesday.
The statement said: “With sorrow and heavy heart, we have received the news of the death of Udebuani Chidokweanaukwu from Nando, Anambra State.
“According to the information from an eye witness, Chidikweanaukwu got drowned on the beach at Swellendam on December 17.
“He is survived by his wife and children. NUSA sympathises with his family and friends at this difficult time of grief and pray God comfort them.”
Miller urged members to be cautious as well as obey safety rules when visiting the beach and other hazardous places.
NAN.