Body of Woman Recovered From River After Being Swept Away by Flood in Anambra

A woman’s corpse has been recovered after she was swept away by flood.

The sad incident happened during a downpour at the Nnewichi community, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State. 

Her corpse was later found in a river.

The incident occurred at about 9:45 am on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 when the woman identified as Uchechukwu Nwizu, was attempting to step out of the gate of her residence on a motorcycle. 

It was gathered that the tide of the heavy flooding swept her together with the motorcycle and dragged them away.

A resident in the area, who spoke to punch on Wednesday, said that after the rain subsided, a search team was formed by neighbours, family members, and relatives, where her lifeless body was later found in a flowing river in a neighbouring community.

“The woman was attempting to go out with her motorcycle while it was still raining, but as she stepped out of their gate and was about to mount the motorcycle, the tide of the raging flood on the road swept her away, together with the motorcycle,” the eyewitness said. 

“It was a horrific moment as she was shouting while the flood was carrying her. From what we gathered, she was going to her place of business when the incident happened.

“The rain wreaked havoc in so many places yesterday (Tuesday), it was after it subsided that a search party was formed, comprising neighbours, family members, and relatives. After a long search, her lifeless body was found in a flowing river in a neighbouring community.”

A video circulating on social media also showed the lifeless body of the deceased floating on the river while members of the search and rescue team were making efforts to evacuate it.