Sunday, May 19, 2013

UPDATE: Ancient tree falls in Imo State, kills over 50 people

An ancient tree (believed by some to be a tree of the gods) fell on
Thursday May 16th, killing over 50 people at Umudagu Mbieri, Mbaitoli
in Imo State. The Osisi Ukwu Uko, which has been in existence for over
200 years, fell during heavy rainstorm around 8pm Thursday night,
collapsing on buildings, people selling their wares and customers
buying good in a market under the tree. Those who didn't die lost body
parts and are being treated at the hospital.

People in the community had for many years called for the removal of
the tree over safety concerns but the community elders refused to chop
the tree down arguing that it was an  ancestral landmark.

Some people in the village are speculating that the gods occupying the
tree were angry with the villages over something and decided to
strike.
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2 comments:

  1. True factsMay 19, 2013 at 1:08 AM

    When you begin to add figures to sensitive cases like this, people begin to wonder where is your sense of thinking,ability to make research and judgement...Well for your information from a reliable source, 30 pple were said to have been killed and several injured...PRO take note...and stop guess work.

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  2. UnizikSugNewsMay 19, 2013 at 2:43 AM

    Yes Sir! Thanks

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