Mother, Children Others Drown At Nzam Flood Disaster In
At least six people including mother and children have lost their lives at Nzam due to flood.
It was gathered that the people attempted escaping before food caught up on them.
In a similar development reported less than a week, a boat mishap occured in Umunnankwo Community in Ogbaru Council Area killing at least 40 persons.
Even though specuations on the number of death is higher, Radio Nigeria Reportes: “the Anambra State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA confirmed that about forty persons were on board the boat that capsized.
“The Executive Secretary of the Agency, Chief Paul Odenigbo revealed this while interacting with newsmen in Awka.
“According to him, the boat after loading at the shores, developed engine problem and in an attempt to restart, water current carried the boat and hit a bridge causing it to capsize.’
Reports indicated the boat occupants were on their way to Nkwo Ogbakuba when it capsized by Umunankwo Osomala Bridge and over 40 persons drowned. Initial.media much higher number.
Gov. Charles Soludo
Soludo sympathises with affected people
While sympathising with people, Gov. Soludo stated that the government had initiated some interventions and they include sending displaced people to various IDP camps within the State.
This is contained in a release signed by his press secretary, Mr Christian Aburime, on Saturday, October 8, 2022, in Awka, the state capital.
Other parts of riverine areas count losses, NMA offers free medical services
Other pathetic incidents abound. At Anam, the Bishop Court of Mbamili Diocese under Rt. Rev. Henry Okeke has long been submerged.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Anambra branch, has offered free medical services and relief materials to people displaced by flooding in the state.
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