Following the death of a 70-year-old woman and her four grandchildren in a fire incident in the coastal community of Biagbini in Ese Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State, the state government has called for a genuine investigation into the cause of the fire outbreak.
The state governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu who called for the investigation, commiserated with the people of the community and described the fire incident which claimed five lives as unfortunate.
The governor disclosed that high power delegates had been put in place to visit the coastal community and promised that the state government would ensure genuine investigation on the cause of the incident.
Akeredolu said “the state government commiserates with the people of Biagbini Community in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of the state over the unfortunate fire incident which claimed five lives.
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“The incident is sad. It is particularly pathetic that a 70-year woman and her four grandchildren were victims of the inferno.
“The state government shares in this agonising moment that has inflicted an indelible pain in the hearts of relations, friends and acquaintances of the departed”
Against this backdrop, Akeredolu ordered an unfettered investigation into the incident to unravel the immediate and remote causes of the incident.
While calling for an investigation into the matter, the governor said “whether this incident was avoidable or not, it has once again brought to the fore, the need for all to be vigilant and mindful of our environment at all times”
“This is, however, without prejudice to whatever step the Nigeria Police may have taken in response to the fire outbreak. Clearly, there will be synergy and collaboration in this regard”
Meanwhile, a state government delegation will visit Biagbini Community to have a first-hand assessment of the site and condole with the immediate family of the victims.
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