I Will Ensure Justice For The Victims- Ondo Senator Fumes Over Power Cable That Electrocutes 4 Children

Four children have been confirmed dead after they were electrocuted inside a metal container in Ile- Oluji, Odigbo local Government area of Ondo State.

The victims were said to be playing inside the container shop when the live cable fell and electrocuted them. It was reported that two of the children were siblings who came to spend the Easter holidays with their aunt in the community.

According to an eyewitness, six children were playing in the container when the electric cable fell on it.

While four of the victims gave up the ghost as there was no sufficient oxygen at the hospital they were rushed to, the eyewitness stated that the two others survived.

“The electric cable fell on the container. They were rushed to a hospital, but there was no sufficient oxygen they could use for five of them. So, four gave up the ghost. But the case of the sixth child was not serious as she can walk and talk.

“The remaining two were taken to the Trauma Centre in Ondo for treatment. One has been discharged, but the second child has been referred to the OAU teaching hospital for treatment,” the eyewitness added.

Reacting to the unfortunate incident, Nicholas Tofowomo, the Senator representing Ondo South, promised to ensure justice for the victims.

Tofowomo also warned residents against building shops and houses under high tension cables.

Funmilayo Odunlami, Ondo Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), has confirmed the incident, saying investigation into the incident had commenced.

She said, “Yes, we can confirm the death of the four kids. An electric cable fell while they were inside a container. We have commenced an investigation into the matter.”