
The mother of 13-year-old Adekunle Emmanuella Ige, who was allegedly swept away by floodwaters on Monday evening in Umuahia, Abia State, has appealed to government agencies and residents for help in locating her daughter. According to the Daily Post, the teenager disappeared after being sent on an errand by a relative of her mother, during which she reportedly fell into the flood. A search for the missing girl is ongoing as her family seeks assistance from the public.
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