At Obolloafor Market square
in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State, three persons were confirmed
dead due to heavy rainfall; a tree reportedly used as a deity by the community
collapsed.
The market, situated along Enugu-Makurdi Expressway, where the tree, known as Ukwuakpa fell, was said to be an outlet for Akatakpa masquerades during festive period.
The market, situated along Enugu-Makurdi Expressway, where the tree, known as Ukwuakpa fell, was said to be an outlet for Akatakpa masquerades during festive period.
Residents have cried out
over the nefarious activities of masquerades in the area who maim, rob, kidnap
unsuspecting victims under its cloak.
Prayers had been said
severally at the traditional shrine which the tree symbolises, following
incessant attacks of masquerades on hapless residents.
Confirming the incident,
Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Enugu Police Command, Mr. Ebere
Amaraizu, DSP, said the victims affected were a mother, daughter and mechanic.
“The incident occurred
during a rainfall which killed a woman and her little baby, identified as
Ijeoma Ojobor, and Chibueze Ojobor as well as a mechanic, also identified as
Eze Romanus.
“The mechanic was taking
his lunch in one of the shops around the tree when the tree fell. Some persons
like one Obetta Ikechukwu was seriously injured and was rushed by sympathizers
to the hospital at Obolloafor where he is being treated,” the police
spokesperson revealed.
Sad bah
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