A 12-year-old girl from Ohafia, Abia State, identified as Ella, was reportedly swept away by floodwater at Agbama, Umuahia last night while returning from an errand after her madam reportedly sent her out to buy something.
According to reports, Ella had been sent out by her madam to buy something despite the heavy rainfall. She reportedly went out with an umbrella and had already purchased what she was sent to get when tragedy struck.
It was gathered that while she was returning home, her feet reportedly slipped, causing her to fall into a gutter, where she was quickly swept away by the rushing floodwater.
As of 10:56 p.m., concerned residents had reportedly been searching for her since around 7 p.m., hoping to find her alive or at least recover her body.
A group of youths was also reportedly mobilised to search for Ella, with the search extending to an area known as Umuafai.
According to the report, the concerned residents also managed to locate Ella’s madam and confrønted her, as seen in the video clip, up till now, they are yet to see Ella.
