
A 12-year-old girl identified only as Ella was allegedly swept away by floodwater in the Agbama area of Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria, according to the Daily Post. The incident reportedly occurred around 7pm on Monday during a five-hour downpour, sparking anxiety among local residents. Reports indicate the girl had been sent on an errand during the heavy rain when she was carried away by the flood.
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