Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
The academic community of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State has been thrown into mourning following the sweeping away of a Motorcyclist by an aggressive erosion.
The tragic incident which has sparked renewed concern over the worsening case of erosion in most parts of Edo State was captured in a viral video that is circulating widely 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 flood water overwhelmed the rider
who was carrying a female passenger, before he was swept away by the boisterous erosion, which had a free day due to lack of proper water channel in most part 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 bike plate number was displayed by sympathizers who begged those who know him to come -up to identify him.
The tragedy has prompted calls for urgent intervention by both state and federal government agencies as erosion continues to threaten lives and property in the State.