Teenage brothers drown in Ondo river after heavy rainfall
Story by Susan Mbamah
A tragic incident in Ore, Ondo State, has claimed the lives of two teenage brothers who drowned in the Omileye River on Tuesday evening. The siblings were reportedly swept away by the river’s strong currents after a heavy downpour.
The boys, who have not been publicly identified, were on their way home after visiting their father’s mechanic workshop. A local resident, Jumoke, said the brothers had attended summer classes before stopping at their father’s shop.
They left for home after the rain subsided but were caught by the swollen river.
“It was a terrible day,” Jumoke said. “When their father returned home and didn’t see them, he became worried. A search party was immediately organised by the family and neighbours.
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After several hours, their lifeless bodies were discovered at separate points along the riverbank, trapped among debris.” She added that the river was “dangerously fast-flowing” at the time the teenagers tried to cross.
The tragic discovery has led to an outpouring of grief in the community. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Olayinka Alayande, said the incident had not been formally reported but assured that an officer would be assigned to investigate. “We are not aware of the incident yet, but we will ensure that a detective is dispatched to look into it,” Alayande stated.
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The incident has highlighted concerns about safety in flood-prone areas of Ondo State. Residents are calling on authorities to improve drainage and create safer crossings to prevent future tragedies.
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