Tragedy Averted or Confirmed? Nigerian Soldier Swept Away by Flood in Edo State

 

💔 Tragedy Averted or Confirmed? Nigerian Soldier Swept Away by Flood in Edo State

📍 Location: Igbira Camp, Auchi, Edo State
📅 Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025
🎥 Source: Amateur eyewitness video

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⚠️ A Moment of Horror: Soldier Swept by Torrential Flood

A disturbing video has surfaced from Igbira Camp, Auchi, Edo State, capturing the intense moment a Nigerian soldier was swept away by a raging flood as he attempted to cross a drainage channel during Thursday's heavy rainfall.

In the video, the soldier, dressed in uniform, can be seen wading into a visibly overflowing drainage. Within seconds, he is overpowered by the force of the current and pulled into the deep channel. Onlookers, some heard shouting in panic, were unable to assist as the soldier was carried away by the turbulent waters.

🌧️ A Town Repeatedly Battling the Flood

Auchi and surrounding areas in Etsako West Local Government Area have been experiencing severe flooding due to persistent heavy rainfall and poorly maintained or inadequate drainage systems.

This is not the first time that flooding in the area has posed a risk to lives and property. Roads have become impassable, shops and homes submerged, and transport severely disrupted.

Eyewitnesses say the water level rose so fast on Thursday that even trained personnel like the soldier in the video were caught off guard.

❓ Fate Unknown, Questions Remain

At the time of this report, the identity of the soldier and his current condition remain unconfirmed. There is no official statement yet from the Nigerian Army, Edo State Emergency Management Agency (EDOSEMA), or local government authorities.

Some residents believe the soldier may have survived by managing to cling to the edge downstream, while others fear the worst.

Eyewitnesses are calling for urgent intervention and better flood control measures, particularly in high-risk zones like Igbira Camp.

📣 Call for Government Action

This incident once again highlights the urgent need for:

• Improved and cleared drainage systems
• Early warning and flood response units in communities
• Proper signage and restricted access to flood zones during heavy rainfall
• Comprehensive urban planning that considers the realities of climate change

🎥 Watch the Video

Disclaimer: Viewer discretion advised. This video contains disturbing content.

🗣️ Voices from the Ground

A resident who witnessed the event told Global Egberi Media:

“The water just came too fast. We were all shouting but couldn’t do anything. It was scary watching him go like that. We pray he is found alive.”

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