Kebbi State Devastated by Floods: 29 Lives Lost, Farmlands and Houses Destroyed
Kebbi State Devastated by Floods: 29 Lives Lost, Farmlands and Houses Destroyed
The Kebbi State Government has revealed thatfloods have ravaged 16 out of its 21 local governments, resulting in at least 29 deaths, 321,000 houses destroyed or damaged, 858,000 farmlands affected, including rice, maize, and Guinea corn crops
According to Commissioner for Information Yakubu Ahmed Birnin Kebbi the flood has destroyed farmlands, bridges, and thousands of households. We've lost seven persons in Shanga, eight in Maiyama, five in Kalgo, seven in Jega, and two in Birnin Kebbi. The flood was caused by Water release from Goronyo dam and Convergence of waters from River Rima and River Kaa flowing into the state through River Niger.
The recent floods in Kebbi State have claimed 29 lives across five local governments, with Shanga reporting 7 deaths, Maiyama reporting 8 deaths, Kalgo reporting 5 deaths, Jega reporting 7 deaths, and Birnin Kebbi reporting 2 deaths.
The floods have also destroyed farmlands, bridges, and thousands of households, leaving many without shelter or livelihoods. The Commissioner for Information, Yakubu Ahmed Birnin Kebbi, has appealed for assistance from the federal government, corporate organizations, and individuals to support the state in mitigating the flood's effects, emphasizing that the state government alone cannot shoulder the responsibility.
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