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 is circulating widely across social media platforms.
The narrator in the viral video, who said the incident occured at Uwenlenbo Road , near Zekor Hotel in Ekpoma,
described the scene as horrifying, as the powerful rush ofwater overwhelmed the rider
who was carrying a female passenger, before he was swept away by the furious erosion, which had a free day due lack of proper water channel in most part 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.
The victim bike plate number was displayed by sympathizers , who begged those who know him to come -up to identify him.
The tragedy has prompted calls for urgent intervention by both state and federal government agencies as erosion continues to threaten lives and property in the State.
