A two-year-old boy was burnt to death on Friday night while a five-year-old
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The deceased’s mother had reportedly gone out to buy some food items, leaving the candle lit while her son and the girl were asleep.
It was learnt that before she returned, the candle had burnt out and engulfed the room.
“The fire started on Friday night as a result of candlelight while the woman stepped out to buy some
LASEMA General Manager Dr Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, who confirmed the death of the boy, urged residents to avoid using candles and be safety conscious.