On Tuesday evening, a commercial motorcyclist, known as an Okada, “was swept away by flood” in Ekpoma, Edo State.
The “tragic incident,” which has sparked renewed concern over the recurring floods, was captured in a viral video.
The narrator of the video, who said the incident happened at Uwenlenbo Road, described the scene as horrifying, as the powerful movement of water overwhelmed the Okada rider, who was carrying a female passenger before he was swept away by the furious flood.
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An eyewitness was overheard asking people to assist the bike rider, who struggled with the wave of water until he was swept away.
The victim’s plate number was displayed by sympathizers who begged those who may know him to come up to identify him.
Lack of proper water channels contributed to the flood.
The tragedy has prompted calls for urgent intervention by both state and federal government agencies as flood continued to threaten lives and property in Edo State.
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