It was learnt that the well had been left uncovered since it was dug, but was quickly covered after the boy who had been playing close to the well, died inside it.
The mother of the child said she went to Lagos for business purpose and that she did not always leave the boy, her only child, behind whenever she went out. But on the day of the tragedy, the boy was left with her younger brother, Tosin, who later went out and left the boy with her grandmother at home.It was gathered that when William’s mother came back from Lagos, she inquired about the whereabouts of her child, but no one could tell her where he was as none of the neighbours saw him wander towards the well.
After a long search, one of the search parties discovered the slippers of William beside the well. The little boy was seen floating on water, having been dead for hours.
Executive Director, Esther Child Rights Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation, NGO, Mrs. Esther Ogwu who spoke to P.M.NEWS said the demise of the boy was reported at the police station at Ofada and was later referred to the Owode Police Station.
She said the deceased’s death certificate was obtained at the Owode General Hospital before the burial was conducted.
Ogwu advised parents to always take proper care of their children to avert similar tragedy.
“Parents should monitor the movement of their children. That boy was their only child and now he is dead. It is very sad that this kind of thing should happen to the family,” she said.
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