Olubunmi Diya, who lost her husband and two children in an accident at a Spanish resort says she believes “something was wrong with the pool” in which they drowned, making it difficult for them to swim.

She said her husband Gabriel Diya, 52, son Praise-Emmanuel, 16, and daughter Comfort, nine, all knew how to swim – contrary to some reports.
Mrs Diya said in a statement, “I believe something was wrong with the pool that must have made swimming difficult for them at that point in time.”

Hotel operator CLC World Resorts and Hotels said in response: “Diligent and exhaustive police investigations into this tragedy have confirmed that the pool was working normally and there was no malfunction of any kind.
“Our sympathies remain with the family at what we understand must be a stressful and desperately upsetting time for them.”

Mr Diya’s Facebook account describes him as a manager of Open Heavens London, a branch of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, based in Charlton, southeast London.

Another daughter was reportedly on holiday with the family but not harmed.

Mrs Diya said: “Our family are utterly heartbroken by the events last Tuesday, but we are comforted and strengthened by our strong faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.

“We are deeply shocked, saddened and struggling to come to terms with their passing.

“They all brought a joy and love to the world and to everyone that crossed their path.

“We love them all dearly, will always remember them in our hearts and miss them greatly.”

Mrs Diya also said the family wished to clarify some details of what had happened following “inaccurate information” being made public.

She said the three who died knew how to swim.

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