Tragedy as Couple Who Are Both Teachers Were Found Dead

Tragedy as Couple Who Are Both Teachers Were Found Dead

  • A tragic electrocution incident has left the community of Sega town in mourning after two local teachers lost their lives late Monday night
  • The couple, Meshack Ongulo and Modesta Mwakali, reportedly came into contact with a live electrical cable near their bathroom
  • Local authorities have since urged property owners to prioritise electrical safety to prevent similar tragedies

A wave of grief swept through Sega town following the tragic death of a local couple who were fatally electrocuted at their home late on Monday night.

The victims, Meshack Ongulo and his wife Modesta Mwakali, were both respected teachers in the community.

Tragedy as Couple Who Are Both Teachers Were Found Dead
Tragedy as Couple Who Are Both Teachers Were Found Dead
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Electrocution claims lives of local teachers

According to reports, the incident occurred near the couple’s bathroom, where they are believed to have come into contact with a live electrical cable.

North Ugenya Location Chief George Francis Osoro confirmed that Modesta had entered the bathroom when she was suddenly electrocuted.

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Her husband, who was brushing his teeth nearby, reportedly rushed to her aid but was also fatally struck. Neighbours who heard the screams rushed to the scene and found the couple lifeless within their compound.

Police later transferred the bodies to a private morgue in Sega town.

Electrical safety concerns raised by local authorities

Chief Osoro, while addressing the incident, urged calm among residents and called for greater vigilance regarding electrical safety. He stated, “Landlords and property owners must take electrical safety more seriously.”

He further emphasised the importance of proper installation and regular maintenance of electrical wiring to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

The incident has sparked renewed concern over infrastructure standards in residential areas, with community members mourning the loss of two dedicated educators.

Source: Legit.ng

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Basit Jamiu (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Basit Jamiu is a journalist with more than five years of experience. He is a current affairs and politics editor at Legit.ng. He holds a bachelor's degree from Ekiti State University (2018). Basit previously worked as a staff writer at Ikeja Bird (2022), Associate Editor at Prime Progress (2022), and Staff Writer at The Movee (2018). He is a 2024 Open Climate Fellow (West Africa), 2023 MTN Media Fellow, OCRP Fellow at ICIR, and Accountability Fellow at CJID. Email: basit.jamiu@corp.legit.ng.

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