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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