– Barber apprentice swept away by flood in Ijebu-Ode
– Tragedy strikes as 16-year-old barber apprentice swept away by flood in Ijebu-Ode.
Accident – Death – Obituary News : A tragic incident unfolded on Friday evening in Ijebu-Ode as a 16-year-old barber apprentice, identified as Dimeji, was swept away by floodwaters following a torrential rainfall around St. Anthony Nursery and Primary School, Igbeba.
Eyewitnesses reported that Dimeji inadvertently stepped into a gully erosion covered with floodwater, mistaking it for a plank used by pedestrians to cross to the other side. The heart-wrenching incident was captured in a viral video circulated on Saturday, depicting the retrieval of the young boy’s lifeless body from the gully.
In a condolence message accompanying the video, it was clarified that Dimeji was not a student but an apprentice barber on Awokoya Street in Ijebu-Ode. The message expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the young life, extending sympathies to his family, particularly his mother who sells “fufu” at the same location.
A source who spoke on condition of anonymity confirmed the incident, recounting the tragic sequence of events: “Yes, what you saw in the video is true. Dimeji slipped into the canal. He had escorted his friend to board a motorcycle, and while his friend rode away, he mistakenly stepped into the water, thinking it was a plank.”
Efforts to reach the spokesperson of the Ogun State Police Command, SP Omolola Odutola, for comment on the incident were unsuccessful as calls to her phone went unanswered, and messages sent via WhatsApp were yet to receive a response as of the time of this report.
The community remains in mourning over the loss of Dimeji, emphasizing the need for enhanced safety measures during the rainy season to prevent such tragic occurrences. It is crucial for authorities to take proactive measures to prevent similar incidents in the future and ensure the safety of residents, especially during periods of heavy rainfall.
As the community mourns the loss of a promising young apprentice, it serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by flooding and the importance of being vigilant during adverse weather conditions. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dimeji’s family and loved ones during this difficult time..
– Tragedy Strikes Barber Apprentice
– 16-Year-Old Swept Away By Flood.
