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3 Dead As Traditonal Tree Wreaks Havoc In Nsukka by jonhemma11: 6:47am On Oct 05, 2015
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.

Source: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/10/3-dead-as-traditional-tree-wreaks-havoc-in-nsukka/
Re: 3 Dead As Traditonal Tree Wreaks Havoc In Nsukka by Bambless1(m): 6:48am On Oct 05, 2015
Source/Picture Of The Tree/dead Bodies?? Without It Adonblvit
Re: 3 Dead As Traditonal Tree Wreaks Havoc In Nsukka by Nobody: 6:48am On Oct 05, 2015
The gods must be crazy!
Re: 3 Dead As Traditonal Tree Wreaks Havoc In Nsukka by bewla(m): 7:07am On Oct 05, 2015
The gods are to blame
Re: 3 Dead As Traditonal Tree Wreaks Havoc In Nsukka by Melahou(m): 7:38am On Oct 05, 2015
the gods are angry
Re: 3 Dead As Traditonal Tree Wreaks Havoc In Nsukka by Nobody: 7:47am On Oct 05, 2015
RIP to the dead
Re: 3 Dead As Traditonal Tree Wreaks Havoc In Nsukka by juman(m): 8:15am On Oct 05, 2015
Unfortunate.
Re: 3 Dead As Traditonal Tree Wreaks Havoc In Nsukka by Phame: 9:00am On Oct 05, 2015
I thought they said nothing bad happens in the biazoo?

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