Two children die after falling into floodwater in Edo
Three to four children were playing near a floodwater collection site in Ikpoba-Okha, Edo State, when tragedy struck. According to a witness, two of the children drowned after slipping into the muddy water, while the other two were rescued and revived at a hospital. The site is designated by the Edo State Government for floodwater collection. Eno Ikoedem, spokesperson for the Edo State Police Command, confirmed the incident and said a rescue team responded quickly.
What happened
- Four children were playing at a floodwater collection site in Ikpoba-Okha, Edo State.
- Two children drowned after slipping into the muddy water, while two others were rescued and resuscitated at a hospital.
- The site is officially designated by the Edo State Government for floodwater collection.
- Eno Ikoedem, spokesperson for the Edo State Police Command, confirmed the incident and the quick response of the rescue team.
- The two children died before help could reach them.
