Ondo police probe electrocution of two minors

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- n n By Dayo Johnson, Akure n The Ondo State Police Command has commenced investigation into the death of two seven-year-old boys who were allegedly electrocuted in Idanre on Saturday.
- n The victims, Oloyede Ayo and Clinton Koleola, reportedly died after a live high-tension wire fell on a shop along Apefon Road.
- n The incident occurred on September 26, 2026, while the children were inside the shop.
By Dayo Johnson, Akure
nThe Ondo State Police Command has commenced investigation into the death of two seven-year-old boys who were allegedly electrocuted in Idanre on Saturday.
nThe victims, Oloyede Ayo and Clinton Koleola, reportedly died after a live high-tension wire fell on a shop along Apefon Road.
nThe incident occurred on September 26, 2026, while the children were inside the shop.
nAn eyewitness told journalists that the wire suddenly snapped and fell on the building, causing panic.
nThe two boys reportedly attempted to flee the shop amid the confusion but were caught by the electric current.
nThey were said to have died before help could reach them.
nThe Ondo State Police spokesperson, Jimoh Abayomi, who confirmed the incident, described it as unfortunate.
nAbayomi said detectives had been deployed to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and added that the families of the victims had been contacted.
nHe condoled with the bereaved families and assured residents that the findings of the investigation would be made public.
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