Sunday, 29 June 2014

Ten feared drowned in Ibadan flood

At least, ten people were reported swept away by an overflown river at Apete area of Ibadan on Saturday.
The victims, who were residents of the community, slipped from a makeshift bridge while trying to cross to the other side of the river after a heavy rainfall.
“The rain started around 5:00 pm and when it subsided, some of the residents who tried to use the bridge slipped into the river and were washed away.
“It was getting dark and rescue operation was difficult. People were crying and only six were rescued. I think more than 10 people would have died,” Ishola, an eyewitness, who also partook in rescue operations, told reporters in Ibadan.
The state Police command could not confirm the incident as its spokeperson, Olabisi Ilobanafor, said she was yet to be informed, adding that she was on casual leave.
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