A tragic incident occurred today in the Ogijo area of Sagamu when a young boy lost his life after a deadly fall. The victim, identified as 11-year-old Tunde (surname withheld), was playing with his friends near a fenced area when the unfortunate event happened.
According to eyewitnesses, Tunde and his friends were engaged in a game when he decided to climb the fence. In a sudden slip, he fell off, and an iron spike on the fence pierced his stomach, causing severe injuries.
Despite efforts by locals to rush him to the nearest hospital, Tunde succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead upon arrival.
The incident has thrown the entire community into mourning, with many residents expressing their heartbreak over the preventable tragedy. The police have been informed, and an investigation is ongoing to determine further details surrounding the incident.
Local authorities have urged parents and guardians to closely monitor their children and discourage them from playing near dangerous structures.
