Thirty-one persons, including two sisters, were killed
when a tree at the Ukwu Uko evening market at
Umuejinwaoke Umudagu village, Mbieri, Mbaitolu
Local Government Area of Imo State, fell on them.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that 16 other
victims sustained varying degrees of injury during
the incident, which was caused by a rainstorm on
Thursday night.
A resident of the community, Mr. Nnaemeka
Emenyonu, told NAN in Owerri that the tree fell on
the affected persons about 8:00 pm.
He said the tree also destroyed the village hall.
"The big tree fell suddenly, killing 31 people on the
spot and injuring 16 others. Those injured were
taken to the hospital.
"The victims include two sisters, who were selling
tomatoes. Honestly, this is the saddest event in the
history of our community," he said.
The traditional ruler of the community, Eze Godwin
Duru, lamented that such a tragic incident had never
occurred in the community.
"I do not know what to say. God, what can we call
this? My people were destroyed within a twinkle of
an eye, what a pity," he said.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mrs.
Joy Elemoko, declined comment on the incident after
several efforts to get the command's reaction to the
issue.

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May their souls rest in peace.

I heard that d tree was regarded as a deity by the villagers. That deliverances, prayers and crusades has been carried out by the tree but d elders refused to allow the belivers to cut down the tree.

I think God/Nature has done it on His own way bt its a pity dat the deity took away heads/blood b4 leaving. Rip d dead

This is serious!

Wondering how large the tree was to kill that much and victim!

May their souls rest in peace!
May the injured be healed!

For goodness sake, how BIG can this tree be? The rate at which disastrous news is coming out of Nigeria is worrisome! RIP!

The said tree must be at least 100 years old. Many of such deified trees abound in Igboland and are often located around the village markets/squares. We are talking about trees as tall as 50m, with well-developed branches. They usually stand out distinctively, even from far distances.

Tony Spike: The said tree must be at least 100 years old. Many of such deified trees abound in Igboland and are often located around the village markets/squares. We are talking about trees as tall as 50m, with well-developed branches. They usually stand out distinctively, even from far distances.

Hmmmmm

CyberG: For goodness sake, how BIG can this tree be? The rate at which disastrous news is coming out of Nigeria is worrisome! RIP!

it could be situated at the market square or town hall, considering how hot Nigeria can be, people relax under the canopy that such trees provide.

Very unfortunate.

Nighas just Spew out trash just to be relevant and gain Compensation from government."A Tree KILLED 31 PEOPLE",That's just not Possible.
IMO

RIP to the dead