A disturbing video from Ekpoma, Edo State, has surfaced online showing the devastating impact of a flood that swept away a man while others struggled to hold onto their lives.
Man swept away by raging flood
The incident happened on a flooded road in Ekpoma where several people attempted to cross with their different means of transportation. Eyewitnesses narrated how the victim’s bike fell into the water, and one of the men was carried away by the strong current.
In the clip, onlookers could be heard screaming “save him, save him” as the man disappeared into the raging flood. Other victims were seen desperately holding onto a tree to avoid being swept away.
Others rescued from less flooded area
Reports revealed that rescue efforts were ongoing in parts of the road where the flood was less severe. Some individuals were safely pulled out, but those at the center of the water flow fought for their survival.
The video has since gone viral, sparking fear and outrage about the worsening flood situation in parts of Edo State.
Reactions trail Ekpoma flood incident
Samlech77 wrote: “Why are they bent on taking such risk?”
mainsolange prayed: “May God save them.”
Urbanaira commented: “There is a consequence for being foolish, this is one of it …”
sadiq_wush simply reacted: “Omo.”
OluwaSeyiBlaise added: “The way people risk their lives ehnnn. Can’t they just chill till the flood is gone?”
Watch the video below…
https://x.com/Teeniiola/status/1968198251171226046?t=5u10ZFOAeZvf2AggRsqSmg&s=19