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Accident – Death – Obituary News :
A tragic incident unfolded in Igbeba, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, as a 16-year-old apprentice barber, identified as Dimeji, was swept away by gully erosion following a torrential rainfall on Friday. The unfortunate event occurred near St Anthony Secondary School, where Dimeji accidentally stepped into the canal, unaware of the danger that awaited him.
A heartbreaking video that circulated on Saturday captured the moment when Dimeji’s lifeless body was retrieved from the gully. The footage, accompanied by a heartfelt condolence message, revealed that the young boy was not a student but a dedicated apprentice barber in the Awokoya area of Ijebu-Ode.
The message expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the promising young life and extended sympathies to his family, particularly his mother, who runs a “fufu” selling business in the same vicinity. It prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace and for his loved ones to find solace during this difficult period.
Speaking on the tragic incident, a reliable source confirmed the details to PUNCH Online, shedding light on the circumstances that led to Dimeji’s untimely demise. The source revealed that the apprentice barber had accompanied a friend to a motorcycle, and in a tragic twist of fate, he mistakenly stepped into the canal, believing it to be a pedestrian plank.
Despite efforts to reach out to the Ogun State Police Command for a statement on the matter, spokesperson SP Omolola Odutola remained unavailable for comment as calls and messages went unanswered.
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