Fallen Trees In Edo Popular Market After Downpour Kill Four Persons

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Four persons have been reportedly killed by trees that fell on them at the popular Jattu market in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State.

Several others, including traders and shoppers, sustained various degrees of injuries in the incident.

Kpakpando gathered that about four trees fell simultaneously on traders and customers in the market following a heavy morning downpour on Monday morning.

It was gathered that a mother and her child were among the victims.

The chairman of the Local Government, Marvellous Zibiri, who spoke to newsmen confirmed that four persons lost their lives.

However, at the plenary of the Edo State House of Assembly, a lawmaker, Abdulganniyu Akokhia said over 10 persons were reported to have died in the incident.

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