The Ondo State Government has commiserated with the people of Biagbini Community in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of the State over the unfortunate fire incident which claimed five lives.

In a statement issued by Mr. Donald Ojogo, the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, the government described the incidence as pathetic through which a 70-year old woman and her four grandchildren were victims.

“The State Government shares in this agonising moment that has inflicted an indelible pain in the hearts of relations, friends and acquaintances of the departed.

“Whether this incident was avoidable or not, it has once again brought to the fore, the need for all to be vigilant and mindful of our environment at all times.

“Against this backdrop, the State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN while personally expressing condolence, has ordered an unfettered investigation into the incident to unravel the immediate and remote causes of the incident.

“This is however, without prejudice to whatever step the Nigeria Police may have taken in response to the fire outbreak. Clearly, there will be synergy and collaboration in this regard”, the statement reads.

According to the commissioner, a State Government delegation will visit the Community to have a first-hand assessment of the site and condole with the family of the victims.

It was a day of sorrow and sadness at the weekend at Biagbini community in riverine Ese Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State following the mysterious death of a 70-year-old woman, Mrs. Moyo Jide and her four grandchildren in a fire incident.

Two of the grandchildren were said to be living with the grandmother since after the death of their father (Mrs. Moyo’s son) few years ago.

At press time, the cause of the inferno, was yet unknown, however, an eyewitness said the incident might be caused from the cooking fire in the kitchen of the deceased.

It was also learnt that many property in the house were razed down by the fire.

According to a resident of the community, who spoke in condition of anonymity, the fire started around 12.am on Saturday when the deceased were asleep.

He said the matter was immediately reported at the Arogbo Police Division while the corpses had been deposited at a morgue.

The Police Public Relations Officer of the state, Femi Joseph, a Superintendent of Police (SP) confirmed the incident and said investigation has commenced.