Three siblings aged 6, 8 and 12 have reportedly drowned in an abandoned fish pond in Saniko Community, Agbarha-Otor, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
The victims, identified as Great Anthony Ikpera, Goodluck Anthony Ikpera and Vwegba Jite Ikpera, were members of the same family from Awirhe Community.
According to reports, the tragedy occurred after the children were declared missing by their parents on Saturday, prompting a search that continued into Sunday.
Their bodies were reportedly discovered floating in the abandoned fish pond on Sunday morning. The pond is located beside a flowing stream behind the community.
The circumstances surrounding how the children entered the pond remain unclear. Their bodies were subsequently recovered and buried beside the stream, according to sources familiar with the incident.
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The tragedy has plunged the community into mourning, with sympathisers visiting the bereaved family to offer their condolences.
Reacting to the incident, Agbarha Youth Council President, Rufus Ovotu, urged parents to closely monitor their children’s movements and prevent them from accessing dangerous water bodies, particularly amid rising water levels.
Efforts to obtain an official reaction from the Delta State Police Command were unsuccessful as of the time of the original report.
The incident has renewed concerns about the dangers posed by abandoned ponds and other unsecured water bodies, especially to children.
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