Body of man swept away by flood in Anambra still missing… 

A man whose identity is yet to be ascertained was swept away by floods on Tuesday at the Oye market in the Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State.

The body of the victim, described as a stout man by some people in the market, was still missing as of the time of filing the report on Wednesday.

A source who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the man mistakenly stepped into a drainage at the front of the market during a downpour and was carried away by the flood.

The source said that the man was swept away by a flood at Nimo Market; the body is yet to be seen.

“It happened when it was raining in the area. The man unknowingly stepped inside the drainage at the market, and the flood carried him away.

“So far, no news about the man. Nobody had revealed the identity of the man. Those who were around when the incident happened said they didn’t know the man and had no news about where he was.

Meanwhile, the State government has urged people residing within the flood-prone areas of the state to take appropriate steps in view of impending flooding so as to save lives and properties.

According to a statement released by Christian Aburime, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Anambra State, it is time to take proactive measures and be fully alert!