Faith Nzube Enemuo Batch “C” member of the National
Youth Service Corps (NYSC) with state code number CR/12C/068 has been reported
to have drowned in a river in Ikom Local Council where she is currently serving.
She is from Nanka Village in Anambra State. A graduate of Social Studies from
the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA).
She came along with her co-corpers to play handball at
the bank of the river. But, a few minutes into the game, she went
missing.
There were about 10 of them, who came to play handball
on the dry land near the Ikom River. One of them suggested that they should move
closer to the river, but the suggestion was opposed by other Corps members. The
ball fell into the river, an eyewitness said, and the late Faith offered to
fetch the ball, which was moving faster away from the
shoreline.
The late Faith stood close to the river for a few
seconds, after which she dived to bring the ball out. Her colleagues watched in
excitement as she swam close to the ball. But, in a moment, she stopped and
started waving her hands. They thought she was still playing, until they didn’t
see her again on the water surface.
When her colleagues realised what was happening, they
signalled to the villagers, who were swimming in the river. After 10 minutes of
frantic search, the rescuers could not find the girl. More villagers offered to
help with canoes and fishing instruments, but they could not get
her.
Two days later, the late Faith’s body was found on the
Okuni Beach in the neighbouring village
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