August 28, 2011
News
*20 missing
By Ola Ajayi, Ibadan
Seven persons including a
new-born baby and five
women were on Friday killed
while about 20 others went
missing during a downpour
that lasted several hours in
Ibadan, Oyo State capital.
The baby who was just eight
days old was to be named
yesterday was said to have
been swept off at Odo Ona
Ibadan.
Other victims of the flood
that came after the rainfall in
some areas were reported
drowned when a bridge
caved in at Apete area of the
city when they tried to
cross the bridge having
waited several hours.
Some relatives were seen
waiting anxiously to catch a
glimpse of the victims who
were drowned in the flood.
To avoid more casalities, fire
fighters visited Apete and
blocked the road.
They directed motorists and
residents to find alternative
routes home.
The rain also led to loss of
property worth millions of
naira which included houses.
At Eleyele, some houses,
including a storey building,
were submerged. The
storey building was sinking.
It was not clear if the
occupants were not swept
away by the flood.
There were tales of woes
across the city as people
mourned their dead. Some
of the victims of the flood
were being taken to
Ologuneru area for burial.
Due to the sprited efforts of
resuers, a year old boy and a
lady survived the flood
disaster.
Rescue Helicopter deployed
Oyo State governor, Senator
Abiola Ajimobi, procured the
services of a helicopter for
rescue operations and
distribution of relief
materials to victims of the
disaster.
The government also
enlisted the support of the
GOC 2nd Mechanised
Division, Major General
Mubarak, for the provision
of bailey bridges over the
two rivers whose bridges
were swept off at Apete and
Olomi areas. The governor
also ordered immediate
setting up of two relief
camps at the Apete and Odo
Ona.
News
*20 missing
By Ola Ajayi, Ibadan
Seven persons including a
new-born baby and five
women were on Friday killed
while about 20 others went
missing during a downpour
that lasted several hours in
Ibadan, Oyo State capital.
The baby who was just eight
days old was to be named
yesterday was said to have
been swept off at Odo Ona
Ibadan.
Other victims of the flood
that came after the rainfall in
some areas were reported
drowned when a bridge
caved in at Apete area of the
city when they tried to
cross the bridge having
waited several hours.
Some relatives were seen
waiting anxiously to catch a
glimpse of the victims who
were drowned in the flood.
To avoid more casalities, fire
fighters visited Apete and
blocked the road.
They directed motorists and
residents to find alternative
routes home.
The rain also led to loss of
property worth millions of
naira which included houses.
At Eleyele, some houses,
including a storey building,
were submerged. The
storey building was sinking.
It was not clear if the
occupants were not swept
away by the flood.
There were tales of woes
across the city as people
mourned their dead. Some
of the victims of the flood
were being taken to
Ologuneru area for burial.
Due to the sprited efforts of
resuers, a year old boy and a
lady survived the flood
disaster.
Rescue Helicopter deployed
Oyo State governor, Senator
Abiola Ajimobi, procured the
services of a helicopter for
rescue operations and
distribution of relief
materials to victims of the
disaster.
The government also
enlisted the support of the
GOC 2nd Mechanised
Division, Major General
Mubarak, for the provision
of bailey bridges over the
two rivers whose bridges
were swept off at Apete and
Olomi areas. The governor
also ordered immediate
setting up of two relief
camps at the Apete and Odo
Ona.
