A student [/b]of Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, identified as Chidera Kenneth Ogwuru, met a tragic end in a drowning [/b]accident at Umuchime River in Ossah Ibeku, Umuahia Local Government Area of Abia State.
The unfortunate incident unfolded on Saturday, November 18, 2023, while Chidera was swimming [/b]with friends.
According to gathered information, the tragedy struck when Chidera, lacking awareness of the river’s depth and tide, leaped into the water with his friends.
Comrade Ugorji Kalu, recounting the incident, explained that Chidera's lack of awareness about the river’s conditions led to the unfortunate outcome.
It became apparent that Chidera was in distress only when his friends realized he was drowning. Tragically, their efforts to rescue him were in vain, as it was already too late.
Chidera Kenneth Ogwuru, a native of Uzuakoli in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, was not only a student but also the sole son of his parents.
