A devastating fire in Ondo State claimed the lives of a woman and her two children on Sunday night. The incident occurred on Rainbow Street, Onipakala Junction, off Adeyemi Road, in the Ondo West Local Government Area.
According to a family source, speaking on condition of anonymity, the victims were burned beyond recognition in the blaze, which raged for several hours. The deceased woman was a petty trader, and her children were identified as Bukola, aged 16, and Ife, aged 11. The fire completely destroyed the building, trapping the family inside.
Neighbors attempted to rescue the family, but their efforts were unsuccessful. The source alleged that the state Fire Service was contacted but failed to respond. “When the fire was raging, we called the fire service, only to be informed that there’s no water and chemicals. In fact, immediately, the officer switched off his cell phone,” the source claimed.
CSP Funmilayo Odunlami, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Ondo State, confirmed the incident via text message on Monday, stating that the remains of the victims have been taken to the morgue.
Mr. Bimbola Araroba, the Chief Fire Officer in Ondo State, stated that he could not immediately confirm the incident and that the officer in the affected area would be required to do so.
