IDANRE TRAGEDY: SSA WELLINGTON ADEBAWO LEADS GOVERNMENT DELEGATION TO BEREAVED FAMILIES

SSA WELLINGTON ADEBAWO LEADS GOVERNMENT DELEGATION TO BEREAVED FAMILIES


The Senior Special Assistant to the Ondo State Governor on Emergency Response and Safety Enforcement, Hon. (Prince) Wellington Oriade Adebawo, has led a government delegation to Opa in Idanre Local Government Area following the death of two children in a reported electrocution incident.

The incident, which occurred on Saturday, September 26, 2026, involved five-year-old Emmanuel Oyedepo and six-year-old Clinton Koleola, who were reportedly from different families.

The children were said to have come into contact with an electricity cable that had reportedly fallen from a power pole and landed near some shops in the community.

Following the incident, Adebawo, alongside officials of the Ondo State Emergency Management Agency (ODSEMA) and other relevant agencies, visited the community on Monday, September 28, to assess the situation and commiserate with the bereaved families.

The delegation included the ODSEMA Desk Officer, Mr. Dare Phillip; the Vice Chairman of Idanre Local Government Area, Hon. Akinnibosun Adeniyi; an officer of the Department of State Services, Prince Jide Oyedeji; the Idanre Zonal Commander of the Federal Fire Service, ACF Balogun; and a representative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.

The team inspected the location of the incident at Opa before visiting the separate residences of the parents of the deceased children.

During the visits, Adebawo conveyed the condolences of the Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa-led administration to the families and expressed sympathy over the loss of the two young children.

He said the government shared in the grief of the affected families and prayed for strength and comfort as they come to terms with the loss.

The SSA also reiterated the importance of safety awareness and prompt response to emergencies, particularly incidents involving electrical infrastructure that may pose risks to members of the public.

According to him, the visit was part of the state government’s commitment to ensuring that emergency situations are promptly assessed while affected residents and communities receive appropriate attention from relevant government authorities.

Adebawo further emphasized the need for residents to exercise caution around fallen or exposed electrical cables and to promptly report such hazards to the appropriate authorities to help prevent further incidents.

The visit underscored the role of emergency-response agencies in coordinating immediate assessment and government attention following incidents that threaten public safety across Ondo State.

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