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Toddler dies after falling into pit in Kogi State

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A toddler named Saida Haruna died after falling into a pit in Aloko Bassa Local Government Area of Kogi State on Sunday. The Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer's office said the matter was referred to the Divisional Police Officer in the area.

What the institution said

  • A toddler named Saida Haruna reportedly died after falling into a pit.

    “A toddler, Saida Haruna, has reportedly died after falling into a pit”

  • The incident occurred in Aloko Bassa Local Government Area of Kogi State.

    “in Aloko Bassa Local Government Area of Kogi State”

  • The incident occurred on Sunday when the girl was returning home from an Islamic school.

    “the incident occurred on Sunday when the girl was returning home from an Islamic school”

  • A Facebook user named Muhammed Idris shared photographs of the deceased and her father.

    “A Facebook user, Muhammed Idris, who shared photographs of the deceased and her father”
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  • The toddler fell into a pit reportedly dug behind the family's house by her brother and another boy.

    “fell into a pit reportedly dug behind the family’s house by her brother and another boy”

  • The office of the Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Oyiza Saliu, was contacted on Monday.

    “When contacted on Monday, the office of the Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Oyiza Saliu”

  • The matter had been referred to the Divisional Police Officer in the area.

    “the matter had been referred to the Divisional Police Officer in the area”

  • The police spokesperson's office said it forwarded the matter to the DPO.

    “We have forwarded it to the DPO.”

  • A Facebook user named David Shauib questioned the circumstances of the incident.

    “A user, David Shauib, questioned the circumstances of the incident”

  • A Facebook user named IruDestiny Eze wrote a comment about the incident.

    “Another user, IruDestiny Eze, wrote”

  • A Facebook user named Daniel Momoh offered condolences to the bereaved family.

    “Daniel Momoh wrote, “May God console the family for this uncommon tragedy”

  • A Facebook user named Momoh Umoru offered condolences.

    “Another user, Momoh Umoru, wrote”

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