Tragedy in Ondo: 9-Year-Old Girl Burnt to Death After Being Locked in by Guardian

 

The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Yaba Division, CSP Victor Olowolagba, has launched a full-scale investigation into the tragic fire incident that claimed the life of a young girl in the community.

Olowolagba, who personally led a team of officers to the scene, confirmed that four individuals have been invited for questioning as authorities work to uncover the cause of the blaze and the circumstances surrounding the child’s death.

He assured residents that the investigation will be thorough and transparent, emphasizing the police’s commitment to getting to the root of the matter.

The girl, who was reportedly ill prior to the incident, has since been taken to an undisclosed morgue.

Reacting to the heartbreaking development, the youth leader of the area, Comrade Akinbinuade Akinyemi, expressed deep sorrow and called attention to the alarming frequency of fire outbreaks in the community.

“This is a painful loss for all of us,” he said. “We must begin to take preventive measures seriously to avoid such tragedies in the future.”