Police in Nigeria have rescued seven school children from a flood, while two others remain trapped and one person is missing, according to reports from the scene.
The incident unfolded on Tuesday, following the circulation of video clips and photographs on social media showing a commercial minibus stationary in the affected area. The vehicle appeared to be trapped by rising floodwaters, prompting widespread concern among the public.
Online users who viewed the footage on Facebook called for immediate intervention by authorities to address the situation. The posts highlighted the urgency of the moment as the water levels threatened the safety of those inside the vehicle.
Despite the initial distress, police forces managed to reach the location and successfully extract seven children from the stranded minibus. However, the rescue operation is not yet complete, with two individuals still reported as trapped in the vehicle.
In addition to those still in the water, one person remains unaccounted for, leading to the designation of the individual as missing. Authorities are continuing their efforts to locate the missing person and free the two remaining trapped individuals.
<small>Source: Premium Times Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
