ENUGU—At least three persons were confirmed
dead, at Obolloafor Market square in Udenu
Local Government Area of Enugu State, following
heavy rainfall which fell a tree reportedly used
as a deity by the community.
The market,situated along Enugu-Makurdi
Expressway, where the tree, known as
Ukwuakpa fell, was said to be an outlet for
Akatakpa masquerades during festive period,
even as residents have cried out over the
nefarious activities of masquerades in the area
who maim, rob, kidnap unsuspecting victims
under its cloak.
An eyewitness told Vanguard that prayers had
been said severally at the traditional shrine
which the tree symbolises, following incessant
attacks of masquerades on hapless residents.
Confirming the incident, Police Public Relations
Officer, PPRO, Enugu Police Command, Mr. Ebere
Amaraizu, DSP, said the victims affected were a
mother, daughter and mechanic.
“The incident occurred during a rainfall which
killed a woman and her little baby, identified
as Ijeoma Ojobor, and Chibueze Ojobor as well
as a mechanic, also identified as Eze
Romanus.
“The mechanic was taking his lunch in one of
the shops around the tree when the tree fell.
Some persons like one Obetta Ikechukwu was
seriously injured and was rushed by
sympathizers to the hospital at Obolloafor where
he is being treated,” the police spokesperson
revealed.
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/10/3-dead-as-traditional-tree-wreaks-havoc-in-nsukka/
