Overhead water tank yesterday killed two school children and injured two others when it fell into a classroom of Royal Kings Foundation Nursery and Primary school, Nkpor-Agu in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Daily Sun gathered that the water tank of about 800 gallons capacity filled with water fell from its high stand from a neighbouring house adjacent to the school on the roof of the pre-nursery classroom.
Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Mr. Haruna Mohammed, said the children were rushed to the Hospital where they were confirmed dead by a medical doctor on duty .
Mohammed said : “On February 5, an overhead tank filled with water fell into a classroom of Royal Kings Foundation Nursery and Primary School, Nkpor-Agu in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State.
“Police patrol team led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Ogidi Division ,CSP. Mark Ijarafu, rushed to the scene. On arrival it was discovered that the overhead tank of about 800 gallons capacity filled with water fell from its high stand from a neighbouring house adjacent to the school on the roof of the pre-nursery class and directly into the classroom.
“As a result, four children sustained varying degrees of injuries and were rushed to Idemili hospital Nkpor for medical attention.
“Unfortunately, two of the children , Wisdom Ezewudo ,three , and a female pupil of about two- years, whose identity is yet to be ascertained were confirmed dead on arrival by a medical doctor while two others ; Chimelumeze Obelenwa , one- year- seven- months and Kosisochukwu Anthony ,one -year -ten- months old are responding to treatment.
“Meanwhile,the Commissioner of Police Mr. John Abang, has commiserated with the families of the victims and ordered for a discreet investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident”
Mohammed stated.
