Photos: OAU Students Lament As Flood Sacks Ile Ife After 7 Hours Of Heavy Rainfall

An heavy downpour that lasted for over 7 hours yesterday has caused tension in the ancient city of Ile Ife Osun state Nigeria.

Worst hits were students of the Obafemi Awolowo Univeristy who are now counting their losses after flood sacked their residents following the heavy downpour.

One of the affected students, Mr James Ibrahim said the flood carted away all their properties.

Another student, Oluwafunmilayo Ilori said she was sleeping when water started rushing into her room.

An indigene of Ile Ife, Sikiratu Bashiru who lost all her belongings to the flood urged the government to assist residents to clear blocked drainages to prevent such disaster.

See photos from the aftermath of the heavy rainfall below