Three pupils of the same parents and another pupil
were killed by thunderstorm in Gure, Baruten Local
Government Area of Kwara State, between 12
midnight and 1am on Wednesday.


Apart from the four dead female pupils, some
others were said to be unconscious and had been
rushed to the hospital for treatment.

The source said the three children of same parents
and the fourth, who came to pass the night with the
family, were sleeping when the thunderstorm broke
into the wall of the house in which they were
sleeping.


The downpour was said to have also rendered
several other people in the community homeless.
Our correspondent learnt that corpses of victims
had been buried in accordance with Islamic rites.
The Chairman of the local government, Mallam
Mohammed Omar-Bio, confirmed the tragedy,
describing it as devastating and pathetic.


Meanwhile, this year’s Children’s Day celebration
in Oyo State was less glamorous as only a few
parents visited venues where children normally
meet to mark the day.


The dull celebration was not unconnected with the
strike embarked upon by workers in the state.
At the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, there was no
activity to mark the day as the gates were locked,
although policemen were noticed around the
stadium.


Usually, workers and other people visit the venue
with their children to celebrate the day, but on
Wednesday, no parent was in view as the place
remained quiet. It was the same all over at parks
and fun venues across the state.


However, churches, some private clubs and
individuals ensured that children still had the
opportunity to celebrate. At the St. Peter’s Catholic
Church, Apata, Ibadan, children from the
Archdiocese of Ibadan gathered to celebrate the
day.


They were engaged in quiz competitions, drama,
match past and other events.


It was the same at the indigenous Ibadan club,
Omo Aj’orosun Club, as over 1,000 children were
hosted and treated to a fun-filled celebration. They
were also offered gifts, like T-shirts, books and
food items.


The President of the club, Sharafadeen Alli, who
was a former Secretary to the State Government,
said the club was filling the gap created by the
present situation in the country. He said the
children were from across all the 11 councils in
Ibadan.









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missclasssy:
Those innocent kids.

May this never befall any Nairalander or family in Jesus name.

Amen