JUST IN: AIYEDATIWA ADMINISTRATION MOVES TO IDANRE AFTER ELECTROCUTION TRAGEDY, CONDOLES BEREAVED FAMILIES

AIYEDATIWA ADMINISTRATION MOVES TO IDANRE AFTER ELECTROCUTION TRAGEDY, CONDOLES BEREAVED FAMILIES

The Ondo State Government has responded to the tragic death of two children in Opa, Idanre Local Government Area, with a government delegation visiting the affected community and the bereaved families to assess the situation and offer condolences.

The visit, which took place on Monday, September 28, 2026, was led by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Emergency Response and Safety Enforcement, Hon. (Prince) Wellington Oriade Adebawo, following the reported electrocution incident that claimed the lives of two children.

The victims were identified as five-year-old Emmanuel Oyedepo and six-year-old Clinton Koleola, who were said to be from different families.

The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday, September 26, after an electricity cable fell from a power pole and came into contact with the ground near some shops in the Opa community. The two children were subsequently reported to have come into contact with the cable and died from electrocution.

In response, the Aiyedatiwa administration, through the Ondo State Emergency Management Agency (ODSEMA), mobilised officials to the area to obtain an on-the-ground assessment of the incident and engage with the affected families.

Adebawo was accompanied by 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 delegation first visited the scene of the incident at Opa, where officials assessed the location associated with the reported fallen electricity cable. The team thereafter proceeded to the separate residences of the parents of the deceased children.

While commiserating with the families, Adebawo conveyed the condolences of the Ondo State Government and Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to the bereaved families.

He described the loss of the two young children as painful and expressed sympathy to their parents and relatives during the difficult period.

According to Adebawo, the state government recognises the importance of prompt intervention whenever incidents occur that could threaten the safety of residents. He said the visit was intended to ensure that the government had a direct understanding of the situation while also extending its support and condolences to those affected.

He further urged residents to exercise caution around fallen, exposed or damaged electrical cables and to promptly alert relevant authorities whenever such hazards are observed.

The Senior Special Assistant noted that timely reporting of potentially dangerous electrical infrastructure could help relevant agencies respond before further harm occurs.

The visit also highlighted the role of ODSEMA and other emergency-response and security agencies in assessing incidents, coordinating with local authorities and supporting affected communities following emergencies.

The Ondo State Government’s response comes as the affected families mourn the loss of the two children, with authorities continuing to emphasise the importance of public safety and timely emergency response across the state.

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