Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has ordered investigation into the fire incident that occurred early Saturday at Biagbini Community in Ese-Odo Local Council of the state.
A 70-year-old woman and her four grandchildren were killed after the fire reportedly began in the kitchen.
The deceased children were named as Wisdom, 9; Gbana, 7; Biddaddy, 5; and 3-year-old Jennifer.
Eyewitnesses suspect that fire generated from firewood was not put out completely before the victims went to bed.
The commissioner for information, Donald Ojogo, in a statement on Monday said the governor condoled with the community on the loss.
“The incident is sad. It is particularly pathetic that a 70-year-old woman and her four grandchildren were victims of the inferno. 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, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, 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 said.
