The Chairman of Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State, Mbakpone Okpe, has called on the Federal Ministry of Works to urgently repair an erosion-damaged section of the East-West Road in the Kira-Ogoni axis, attributing the damage to heavy flooding that has swept through the area.
Okpe, alongside residents of the community, says the heavy flooding has caused severe erosion along the road, forcing motorists to navigate a single lane and exposing road users to danger.
The chairman disclosed that more than six accidents had occurred around the affected section, with two persons reportedly killed and several others taken to hospital.
“Two persons have died. A lot were taken to hospital,” Okpe said, recalling an accident he witnessed and immediately reported to the ministry’s controller.
He explained that the situation had become so concerning that members of the community planned to block the road in protest last week, but he appealed to them to exercise restraint.
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