Tragedy strikes as pair perish while clearing sewer in Abia

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Two men have died while manually evacuating sewage at Power Line, off Omuma Road, Aba, Abia State.

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The incident occurred on Monday, August 10, 2026.

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This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Abia State Orientation Agency.

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The agency warned residents against manual evacuation of sewage, describing the practice as “illegal and dangerous.”

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“Residents are strongly advised to desist from manual evacuation of sewage, as the practice is both illegal and dangerous.

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“This notice follows the tragic loss of two men who died while evacuating sewage manually at Power Line, off Omuma Road, Aba on Monday 10 August 2026,” the agency said.

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It urged residents and property owners to use approved sewage evacuation services to prevent further loss of lives.

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“Residents and property owners are urged to use approved sewage evacuation services and avoid putting lives at risk,” it added.

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The agency also advised residents and businesses to obtain waste buckets from approved vendors and use them properly for waste collection.

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“Also, residents and businesses are advised to get their waste buckets from approved vendors and use them properly for waste collection. Avoid littering and illegal dumping,” the statement said.

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The agency stressed the importance of maintaining a clean environment, saying, “Your cleanliness is not just for you but for your loved ones.”

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