Ondo State Police Investigate Electrocution of Two Children
On Saturday, two children were electrocuted in Ondo when a live electric cable fell onto the shop where they were located. Eyewitnesses reported that the boys attempted to escape the shop after the cable fell, but tragically came into contact with the wire, resulting in their deaths.
The incident prompted immediate reporting to the police, who began inquiries into the event. DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the incident and stated that preliminary investigations indicated the cable was live when it fell.
He expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and assured that a thorough investigation would be conducted to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
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