Nursing Mother, Child crushed to death In Ondo
Tragedy occurred on Monday when a caterpillar motor-grader crushed a nursing mother and her child to death at the Ute community in the Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. The incident occurred when the driver of the grader lost control of the wheels while working on the rehabilitation of some rural roads, which was […]
Tragedy occurred on Monday when a caterpillar motor-grader crushed a nursing mother and her child to death at the Ute community in the Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The incident occurred when the driver of the grader lost control of the wheels while working on the rehabilitation of some rural roads, which was sponsored by the council chairman, Hon. Clement Kolapo Ojo.
Daily Trust learnt that the woman, who was on a motorcycle riding to the farm with her child, was crushed while trying to use the road to access her farm.
A resident who witnessed the tragic incident blamed the driver for negligence, saying that the corpses of the woman and her baby had been evacuated by the police.
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Confirming the incident in a statement, the Chairman of Ose LGA, expressed sadness and extended condolences to the grieving family of the deceased.
He said, “This is a loss that touches us all, not just as a government, but as members of one human family. A hardworking mother and her innocent child set out to the farm like on any other day, only to have their lives cut short in the most heartbreaking way. No words can adequately express the sadness and regret we feel as a government and as a people.
“As soon as the incident was reported, officials from Ose Local Government promptly visited the scene to offer condolences to the grieving family, stand in solidarity with the Ute community, and assess the situation directly. This visit was not merely symbolic; it was a sincere act of compassion and responsibility.”
While mourning the death of the mother and child, he assured that the local government had commenced a full investigation into the cause of the incident.
Mr Ojo also explained that the local government was reviewing all safety protocols to ensure the devastating occurrence never repeats itself
“The safety of our people will always be a top priority. We recognise the unimaginable pain this has caused the immediate family, and we are committed to providing support—emotionally, morally, and where necessary, materially. Their grief is our grief, and their pain is one we share collectively as a community.”
“On behalf of the Ose Local Government Council and the good people of the entire local government area, I extend my deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the deceased, as well as to the entire Ute community. May the Almighty comfort you, strengthen you, and grant eternal rest to the departed souls,” he added.