Flood Kill Man in Benin City, Nigeria#

An early morning downpour that lasted for about five hours yesterday claimed the life of Mr. Peter & properties in Benin, Edo State capital. Shalloma's Blog Reporter gathered that the Mr. Peter's life lost, was trying to create water channel for the flood that was caused by the heavy rain, when he slipped into...the drainage and was washed away. It was gathered that the man was drowned in the erosion and died before rescue could come his way. According to residents, the deceased usually volunteered himself to create water channels whenever there was heavy rainfall. The rain, which started at about 2am and lasted till 7am stopped many people from going for their legitimate duties. When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ajayi Okasanmi confirmed the death of one person, saying the deceased’s identity who could not be immediately ascertained as at the time it was evacuated had been deposited at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) morgue.