Tragedy struck in Aba, Abia State, after two persons were reportedly feared dead while attempting to manually evacuate an underground sewage tank.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, August 10, 2026, at No. 10, Power Line, off Omuma Road, Aba, during an evacuation operation said to have taken place around midnight.
Following the incident, the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA) on Tuesday sealed the building as investigations and necessary safety measures got underway.
The identities of the victims had yet to be officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report.
ASEPA, while expressing concern over the incident, warned residents against manually entering or attempting to evacuate underground sewage and septic tanks due to the serious risks involved.
The agency urged residents to engage qualified professionals and use appropriate safety procedures whenever sewage or septic tanks require evacuation or maintenance.
Further details on the circumstances surrounding the incident are expected as investigations continue.
