Two die in flash flood in Enugu
Police in Enugu have confirmed the death of two victims of flash flood in agrarian village, Ezema Olo community of Ezeagu Local Government Area on Wednesday.
Police spokesperson in the state, SP Ebere Amaraizu said two other victims were rescued. Amaraizu said the incident happened about 7pm.
“It was gathered that the incident which occurred at Imeama in Ezema Olo community on the said date in the evening involved four young men,” the spokesperson said.
“They were later identified as Inyama Uchenna, Friday Okemiri, Ikenna Mbam, and Chika Mbam, all within the age bracket of 20 and 21 respectively.
“It was alleged that they were working for someone in her farm before being allegedly carried away by a flash flood after the downpour to nearby Owon River of Ezeagu.
“It was gathered that Uchenna Inyama and Friday Okemiri were rescued just as the corpses of Chika Mbam and Ikenna Mbam were later recovered and released to their relations,” he said.
Amaraizu said that the command had commenced an investigation into the matter.
