By Deborah Nnamdi
A female pre-nursery pupil of a private school in Uja village, Oru Oboro in Ikwuano LGA of Abia State, Okoronta Jessica Chuks has lost her life after she was alleged to have taken a liquid substance suspected to be kerosene while in her school.
But while the father of the late pupil, Okoronta Chuks is alleging that his daughter died after drinking a harmful liquid substance negligently kept inside the school, the management of the school is claiming it took several steps to save the life of the child in a Clinic after a suspected Kerosene drink.
The father of the deceased child, identified as Chuks reportedly said he got a phone call from the Headmistress of the school on November 21, 2024, informing him that his child had been taken to a Clinic in Nnono Oboro after she drank Kerosene.
Chuks said he was not even informed before his daughter was taken to the medical facility.
“Imagine, they took my child to a clinic without my knowing! I believe as an affected parent, I should have a choice of the hospital and also we have a family Doctor.
“So I took a bike ride to the place as she mentioned. When I got there, it was a horrific scenario.
“We were also hopeful that the child would be revived but sadly, she gave up”, Mr Chuks said in tears.
The father who called for justice for his late daughter, said the matter had been reported at Ikwuano Divisional Headquarters of the Nigerian Police Force.
Secretary of Oboro Council of President Generals Forum, James Uchegbuo who spoke on the matter, said no harmful substance should be kept in class or office, especially where children are found.
Uchegbuo advised the Police to give justice to the family of the innocent child by coming out with a credible investigation report.
The Abia State Police Command Spokesperson, ASP Maureen Chinaka confirmed the incident.“Yes, we have such a report. It was reported and investigation is ongoing”, ASP Chinaka said.
