30/05/2026
I heard this story yesterday.
A woman woke up early like every other day to prepare okpa outside her house. Everybody in the area knew her as the hardworking okpa seller who always smiled and struggled to feed her family.
That morning, she sent her little son on an errand to buy something nearby. Minutes later, while she was still cooking beside the fence, tragedy struck.
The weak fence suddenly collapsed and fell directly on her.
People rushed outside after hearing the loud sound, but it was already too late. She died instantly before help could arrive.
What broke people the most was this: If she had not sent her son on that errand, the fence could have fallen on both of them.
One small decision saved a child’s life.
Life is fragile. Please, if you notice cracked walls, weak fences, or dangerous structures around homes and shops, do not ignore them. Prevention can save lives.
Check your surroundings. Value safety. Tomorrow is never promised.