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Tragedy struck at the weekend in Ode-Aye, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State following the death of two siblings of the same parents, who were trapped and burnt to death in an inferno that engulfed their apartment.
The siblings identified as six-year-old Queen Ohwo and her four-year-old younger sister, Everlyne Ohwo, were trapped in their apartment situated in Olaribigbe Street, the Zion axis of the community.
While confirming the incident, the Ondo State Police Command disclosed that the victims, who were children of Mr and Mrs Peter Ohwo, died as a result of negligence.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, a preliminary investigation revealed that the fire may have resulted from negligence during cooking activities.
Jimoh, who stated that the remains of the deceased children, which were severely burnt, had been evacuated to the Health Centre in Ode-Aye with their parents currently in deep shock and trauma following the incident.
He said, “Police operatives visited the scene promptly, where photographs were taken and necessary documentation carried out. CP Adebowale Lawal has ordered a thorough and discreet investigation into the incident to ascertain the exact cause and circumstances surrounding the fire outbreak.
“The Divisional Police Officer in Ode-Aye has been directed to cordon off the scene, obtain statements from relevant witnesses, and collaborate with the Federal Fire Services to determine the extent and origin of the fire.”
