A commercial motorcyclist, popularly known as Okada, on Tuesday evening, was swept away by flood in the university town of Ekpoma, Esan West local government area of Edo State.
The tragic incident, which has sparked renewed concern over the recurring floods in most parts of Edo State, was captured in a viral video that is circulating across social media platforms.
The narrator in the viral video, who said the incident occured at Uwenlenbo Road, near Zekor Hotel in Ekpoma, described the scene as horrifying, as the powerful movement of water overwhelmed the Okada rider, who was carrying a female passenger before he was swept away by the furious flood.
The erosion in the town had free day due to a lack of proper water channels in most parts of the State.
Another eyewitness was overheard asking people to assist the bike rider, who struggled with the wave of water until he was swept away.
The victim’s plate number on his motorcycle was displayed by sympathisers, who begged those who may know him to come up to identify him.
The tragedy has prompted calls for urgent intervention by both state and federal government agencies as flood continued to threaten lives and property in Edo State.
