3 feared dead as flood ravages Ado-Ekiti
At least three people were feared dead after a flood ravaged parts of Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, following a heavy downpour that lasted for almost two hours on Monday. The flood submerged several bridges and caused a bridge along Afao Road to collapse. Many houses, shops and churches were flooded, while some residential and […]
Heavy rainfall led to a devastating flood in Ado-Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State, on Monday, leaving at least three individuals feared dead. The prolonged downpour submerged several bridges and caused the collapse of a bridge along Afao Road. Numerous houses, shops, churches, residential and business buildings, fences, and electricity poles were inundated, with some still missing.
An elderly woman, another woman, and an Okada rider were reportedly swept away by the flood and their bodies were yet to be recovered as of Tuesday. Four others were later rescued after being swept away by the flood. Some residents who could not return home after the downpour stayed away until Tuesday morning before reuniting with their families.
It was reported that two people were swept away in the Olorunda area, where a bridge was nearing collapse. The Afao bridge also caved in during the flooding. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Sunday Abutu, responded later when contacted for comment. Meanwhile, the Commissioner for Environment, Mrs Tosin Aluko-Ajisafe, urged residents to prioritize their safety and exercise caution during heavy rainfall.
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