Four men reportedly died in a soakaway pit at Umuoyala Egbu community, located in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State on Saturday, August 10.

According to an eyewitness, the soakaway had been evacuated by workers the previous day. However, the owner of the property complained about blockages in the water flow.

In response to the owner’s complaints, one of the deceased workers, identified as Eke, entered the soakaway pit to clear the blockage but did not emerge.

Three other men entered the pit in an attempt to save Eke but also lost their lives inside.

The lifeless bodies were eventually retrieved and taken to Holy Rosary Hospital, Emekuku, where a medical doctor confirmed them dead.

The Public Relations Officer of the Imo State Police Command, ASP Henry Okoye, confirmed the incident but stated that he did not yet have the full details.