Rescue operations are ongoing to locate a 17-year-old girl who went missing during the devastating flood in the Araromi Area of Akure, Ondo State, on October 20, 2024. The flood swept through the area, displacing residents and causing multiple fatalities.
The search is being led by Prince Oriade Adebawo, Special Assistant to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Emergency Response, in collaboration with officials from the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Ondo State Fire Service. The missing girl's father has been present throughout the search.
Adebawo urged residents to remain safety conscious during the rainy season, as severe flooding continues to impact the region. The rescue efforts are ongoing.
