10 killed, houses destroyed in Bauchi flood

The Bauchi state emergency management agency (SEMA) says 10 persons have lost their lives in the recent flood that destroyed houses in Zaki LGA of the state.

According to NAN, Adams Nayola, director of planning, research and statistics in the agency, announced the development on Wednesday during an interview in Bauchi.

Nayola said many houses and farmlands were washed away in the flood, adding that the situation has caused the displacement of many residents in 19 LGAs in the state.

He said only one out of the 20 LGAs in the state was not affected by the flood.

“At least 10 people lost their lives while several hectares of farmlands and houses were washed away in some parts of the state,” he said.

“The most affected local government areas are Jama’are, Giade, Misau, Dambam, Zaki, Darazo, Kirfi, Itas-Gadau, Shira, Gamawa, and Toro.

“Although the flood affected 19 out of the 20 local government areas of Bauchi state, only 12 local government areas are worst-hit.

“We are going there today to inspect the level of damage done by the flood in the area.”

The SEMA director said the agency is still working on collating the data of affected houses and farmlands in the state.

He, however, assured citizens that the agency has intensified its efforts on public enlightenment, and urged residents living in areas prone to flood to relocate to safer communities.