Over 20 Tourists Rescued From Obudu Mountain Resort After Mudslide
Over 20 persons have been rescued from the mountain top of
the Obudu Mountain resort in Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River
State following a mudslide that occurred at the resort due to a three day heavy
down pour.
The rescue operation was carried out by the Nigerian Air
Force Augusta 109 from 305 Flying Training School Enugu, Super Puma, and Mi 24
helicopters from the base following directives by the Chief of Air Staff.
Eye witness accounts disclosed that the disaster happened at
mid night following many hours of downpour.
Although no life was lost, the natural disaster swept
through the local farms and destroyed farm produce. The villagers have now
called for interventions from government and well-meaning Nigerians to avert
hunger.
The Obudu Mountain resort has played host to millions of
tourists across the world who have visited for both pleasure and business and
also not forgetting the annual mountain race which takes place in November.
With less than two months to the mountain race, the
villagers are worried and hopeful that this occurrence doesn’t disrupt the
race.
The Cross River State government through its ministry of
works has said it will not relent in ensuring that the road is cleared for free
vehicular passage.
For now, all visitors to the resort have been evacuated
pending when the disaster is corrected.
Source: Channels TV
Thanks be yo the Most High that no life was lost. Thanks to our gallant NAF!
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