The body of six‑year‑old Success Ezenwafor, a pupil swept away by floodwater in Anambra State on Tuesday, has been recovered by search teams.
Search and rescue crews operating in the affected areas located the boy’s body several hours after the floodwaters surged through the town. The recovery was confirmed by officials from the state emergency response unit.
Success Ezenwafor was a student at a local primary school when the sudden rise in water levels forced him into a rapid current. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, prompting an immediate response from local authorities.
Anambra State, situated in southeastern Nigeria, has faced a series of heavy rains and flooding in recent weeks, affecting thousands of residents and disrupting daily life.
The news was first reported by Punch Nigeria, which has been covering the ongoing flood crisis across the region.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>