TRAGEDY: Confusion In Abia Community As Erosion Site Swallows 2-Storey Building, 4-Bedroom Bungalow.
Aboriginals of Amaewu, Umueze, Amamba Uzoakoli in Bende local government of Abia State now live in panic following a gully erosion site which has defied all solutions after several millions of Naira was expended in tackling it. Speaking with ABN TV Friday, the member representing Bende South constituency in Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Emmanuel Chinedu Ndubuisi said an indigene of the community living overseas has lost his 2-storey building to the erosion despite making frantic efforts to bring it under control. The lawmaker also added that the community has consistently made efforts to change the course of the gully site to no avail, leading to the collapse of another 4-bedroom bungalow. According to him, he reached out to the NEWMAP who came and gave their expert advise, a step that has been followed but the gully still persists. While stating that more buildings in the community are under the threat of the erosion, Hon. Ndubuisi hinted that the community has commenced a ...