A motorcyclist, popularly known as Okada, on Tuesday evening was swept away by erosion in the university town of Ekpoma, Esan West local government area of Edo State.
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 circulated widely across social media platforms.
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The narrator in the viral video said the incident occurred at Uwenlenbo Road, near Zekor Hotel in Ekpoma.
He described the scene as horrifying, as the powerful rush of water overwhelmed the rider who was carrying a female passenger, before he was swept away by the furious erosion, which had a free day due to a lack of proper water channels in most parts 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.
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The victim’s bike plate number was displayed by sympathisers, who begged those who knew him to come up to identify him.
The tragedy has called for urgent intervention by both state and federal government agencies as erosion continues to threaten lives and property in the State.
