A tragic gas explosion in the Ebute Road, Ibafo area of Obafemi Owode Local Government Area, Ogun State, claimed the lives of a mother and her seven-year-old daughter. The victims have been identified by Ogun State police authorities as 40-year-old Rafiat Sheriff and her young daughter.

According to the police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, the incident occurred when Rafiat instructed her daughter to prepare dinner. While attempting to light the gas cylinder, the house was engulfed in flames.

"The incident happened last night when the mother asked her seven-year-old daughter to cook. As the girl tried to light the gas cylinder, the entire house went up in flames," Odutola stated on Sunday.

Tragically, both the mother and daughter perished in the explosion. Additionally, two other girls, including another child of the deceased, are currently receiving treatment in the hospital.