The life of a nine-year-old girl, Benedict Uzo has been lost to the flood disaster ravaging parts of Anambra. This happened in Amiyi, Ogbaru council area of the state.
The Chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area, Mr Arinze Awogu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday that she drowned while fetching water with a bucket.
He also said Benedict’s 11-year-old elder sister tried her best effort to rescue her sister but almost lost her life too, thanks to neighbours who quickly came to her rescue.
“The flood situation in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State has continued to take a turn for the worst and Ogbaru has lost two persons since it started. At the moment, the latest casualty is a nine-year-old Miss Uzo Benedict Onyebuchukwu, a primary 3 pupil of Light International School, Okoti.
“The father of the victim, Mr. Izuchukwu Uzo confirmed that his daughter was swept away by the flood as she attempted to fetch water with her bucket.”
He said that the council would set up an effective emergency channel to be called; for a proactive response team to effectively handle emergencies.
The chairman urged people in flood-prone areas to vacate their homes and move to safer areas or the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps.
“We need a better-equipped hospital to enable us to manage this emergency” the people went ahead to plead.
“It is a sad moment for us, we assure the family of our solidarity and support in this time of grief; I promise to inform His Excellency, Governor Willie Obiano about the loss.” The Chairman promised.
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