Saturday 18 May 2013

Over 200 Year Old Tree Falls In Imo State & Kills 31, Injures Many

Don't you think this is spiritual? It may sound funny, weird and diabolic to the ears of some people but I really think it is, A tree which have existed over 200 years. There was a similar case last year in Nsukka, Ugwuoye to be precise, A village wanted to cut down an elderly tree and after making some spiritual consultation, they said the tree is asking for a head... I'm sure in by now you are asking how can a tree talk or what will a tree do with a head, or how can a tree want a head?

My dear that's the same question I asked. It was a serious matter though, they had to Invite pastors and Strong men of God to come and Pray even traditionalist. 

This one which claimed over 31 persons happened at Umudagu, Mbieri community in Mbaitoli council area of Imo state. Eye witness said the tree fell around 8pm, on thursday night during a rainstorm and about 8 people were injured. 

The size of the disaster was occasioned by the fact that under the tree is a location of a popular night market described as “Ukwu Uko market” meaning the market under the ‘Uko’ tree.

The market usually started at about 3pm everyday and terminated at about 9.30pm or 10pm.
The tree, had been a source of concern to the youths of the village who had repeatedly called for its removal to no avail. Elders of the community had described the tree as an ancestral landmark that should not be removed. May their souls rest in peace. 

Amen :'(

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