Two children have lost their lives in Keffi, Nasarawa state after they reportedly locked themselves in a hot car.
The children were said to have died as a result of inadequate oxygen and severe heat. The act of negligence on the part of the parents has caused these innocent children to lose their lives.
The parents and family members of the dead children were thrown into a state of mourning after they discovered them. The entire neighborhood was cold as the news of the dead children spread like wild fire.
One of the children who died of suffocation.
Rariya, an Hausa news platform, broke the news in their local dialect.
"Hotunan Yaran Da Suka Rasa Ransu A Garin Keffi Jihar Nassarawa Sakamakon Zafin Mota, Bayan Sun Rufe Kansu A Cikin Motar Ba Tare Da Kowa Ya Sani Ba"
See what it means below:
Screenshot of the translation of the Hausa text.
The other child who also lost his life in the heated car.
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NAIJ.com finds it disturbing that children in the society are often left alone with little or no supervision. Children are dependent on their parents and guardians till they are old enough to take care of themselves.
Screenshot of the post made by Rariya.
It is pathetic to know that their death could have been averted if proper measures were taken to avoid the unfortunate incident. May the souls of these innocent ones rest in peace.
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