Three Ikpera Children Drown in Delta State Fish Pond
Three children from the Ikpera family, identified as Great Anthony Ikpera (6), Goodluck Anthony Ikpera (8), and Vwegba Jite Ikpera (12), drowned in an abandoned fish pond located in Saniko Community, Agbarha-Otor, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident occurred after the children were reported missing by their parents on Saturday, prompting a search that extended into Sunday.
Their bodies were discovered floating in the pond on Sunday morning. The President of the Agbarha Youth Council, Rufus Ovotu, along with a family member, confirmed the recovery of the bodies, which were subsequently buried beside a nearby stream.
The circumstances of how the children accessed the pond remain unclear. The community is in mourning, with sympathizers visiting the bereaved family.
Ovotu urged parents to closely monitor their children's activities and prevent access to dangerous water bodies, especially given the high water levels. Efforts to contact the Delta State Police Command for a response were unsuccessful.
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