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Ifeanyi Adeleke, son of Nigerian singer Davido and Chioma Rowland is dead.
Police spokesman Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the news to BBC saying the three-year-old drowned on Monday.
Media reports say Ifeanyi drowned in a swimming pool at his father's residence located at Banana Island in Lagos State.
According to the reports, Ifeanyi was rushed to hospital but attempts to resuscitate him were futile.
Davido and Chioma had reportedly travelled to Ibadan, Oyo State, for a family gathering and left Ifeanyi at home with his caretakers when the incident occurred.
Hundeyin confirmed that eight members of staff had been taken in for questioning as police probe the circumstances surrounding the incident.
"We are reviewing the CCTV cameras to get additional information about the circumstances of his death," Mr Hundeyin said.
"His body has been taken the morgue. We are in touch with his parents. In fact, they were with us last night," he said.
News of the demise had left many confused as some outlets reported that Ifeanyi was recuperating in hospital.
However, several celebrities took to social media to offer their condolence messages to Davido and his family, leading many to believe the singer's son had died.
Actress Rosemary Afuwape, wrote on her Instagram story, "My heart can't take this. This is so painfully unbearable. Chioma and Davido please accept my condolences. No amount of words can comfort your hearts. I am truly sorry for your loss."
Actor Williams Uchemba said, "I won't believe anything on SM until I personally confirm."
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