Tragedy struck Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State on Saturday when two seven-year-old boys, identified as Oloyede Ayo and Clinton Koleola, were reportedly electrocuted after a live electric wire fell on a shop along Apefon Road.
The incident, which occurred on September 26, 2026, reportedly caused panic in the area as the children, who were said to be inside the shop at the time, attempted to escape after the electric wire fell on the building.
An eyewitness said the fallen wire remained energised, exposing people around the area to danger.
According to the eyewitness, the two boys tried to flee from the shop but came in contact with the live wire and were subsequently electrocuted.
Confirming the incident, the Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Abayomi, said the command had commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Abayomi said preliminary findings indicated that a live electric wire suddenly fell on the shop, resulting in the electrocution of the two children as they attempted to escape.
He expressed the command's condolences to the families of the deceased, describing the incident as a painful loss.
The police spokesman assured that the circumstances surrounding the incident would be thoroughly investigated.
The incident has also raised concerns about the safety of electricity infrastructure in the community and the potential danger posed by fallen or exposed power lines.