Two Children Drown in Edo State Floodwaters

On Sunday, two children tragically drowned in floodwaters in Edo State, specifically on Erediauwa Street off Sapele Road in the Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area. According to an anonymous spokesperson, the children were playing near a designated floodwater collection site when they slipped into the muddy water.

The Edo State Police Command spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the incident, stating that two children were already dead by the time help arrived. Two rescuers were dispatched to the scene and managed to resuscitate two other children, who were subsequently rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The incident highlights the dangers associated with floodwater collection sites, particularly for children playing in the vicinity.