Pastor Drowns After Heavy Rain In Ilorin

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August 6, 2014 12:21 PM

He was reported to have slipped, fell into a gutter and was carried away by the flood

It was a sad day in Kilanko area of Ilorin, Kwara state capital after a pastor drowned in a flood during the heavy downpour which lasted for over 10 hours.

Reports say the pastor whose name is yet to be ascertained was a volunteer member of his Community Development Association, and lost his life while creating pathway for the water’s free flow in front of his house.

According to residents in the area, the late pastor used to create water channels whenever the downpour was heavy.

He was reported to have slipped, fell into a gutter and was carried away by the flood. There was no available help at the time of the incident.

A search for the pastor began 30 minutes after the rains stopped when the residents discovered he was missing and was found dead inside a gully about 500 metres from his house.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Ajayi Okasanmi, confirmed the incident.

Remains of the deceased have been moved to the morgue at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH).

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