Two men die while cleaning sewage in Aba

Two men have died while cleaning sewage at Power Line, near Omuma Road, Aba, Abia State.

This sad event happened on Monday, August 10, 2026.

The Abia State Orientation Agency shared this information in a statement on Friday.

The agency warned people against cleaning sewage by hand, calling this practice "illegal and dangerous."

"Residents are strongly advised to stop manual sewage cleaning, as it is both illegal and dangerous.

This notice comes after the tragic deaths of two men who were cleaning sewage at Power Line, near Omuma Road, Aba on Monday, August 10, 2026," the agency said.

It encouraged residents and property owners to use approved sewage cleaning services to avoid more deaths.

"Residents and property owners are urged to use approved sewage evacuation services and avoid putting lives at risk," it added.

The agency also told residents and businesses to get waste buckets from approved sellers and use them properly for waste collection.

"Also, residents and businesses should get their waste buckets from approved vendors and use them properly for waste collection. Avoid littering and illegal dumping," the statement said.

The agency highlighted the need for a clean environment, saying, "Your cleanliness is not just for you but for your loved ones."