A Junior Secondary School student of Mount Carmel Girls School, Ikare Akoko, Ondo State has reportedly been swept away by flood, following a heavy downpour in the community.
Identified as Motunrayo John, the girl was said to be”playing with erosion when she mistakenly put her legs inside the water, slipped and was carried away”.
The incident occurred on Tuesday June 21, in Semusemu area of the town.
Divisional Police Officer in Ikare Akoko, Mr. Olatujoye Akinwande, who confirmed the incident said the school principal, Mrs. Ajoke Asiwaju, reported the matter at the police station.
He said the search and rescue operation had commenced.
