A middle-aged woman and her two children lost their lives in a fire incident at Rainbow Street, Onipakala Junction, off Adeyemi Road, Ondo West Local Government Area on Sunday night, the police have confirmed
The victims were burnt beyond recognition in the inferno which lasted for hours, according to a family source.
The source said that the mother was a petty trader, while the two children were identified as Bukola, aged 16 and Ife aged 11.
He also said that the fire destroyed the entire building where they were trapped.
According to him, the efforts by neighbours to save their lives proved abortive as the state Fire Service in the town failed to mobilise.
“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 said.
CSP Funmilayo Odunlami, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Ondo State, confirmed the incident on Monday through text messages.
“Yes, their remains have been deposited at the morgue by the police,” Odunlami said.
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