The Nasarawa state authorities has confirmed the demise of two individuals following a current flooding in Doma native authorities space of the state.
The Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Nawani Aboki, acknowledged this whereas briefing newsmen Monday, in Lafia.
He stated over 18 communities have been displaced and a number of other buildings and farmlands have been additionally destroyed.
“The flood has displaced hundreds of residents in the Eke Development Area of Doma local government area. A lot of people were displaced, and several buildings were destroyed, including farmlands,” he stated.
Aboki stated that the state Emergency Management Agency had visited all affected communities, and is compiling a report for presidency motion.
“I personally visited the affected areas alongside the chairman of the Doma native authorities space to sympathise with victims and condole with the households of those that misplaced their lives.
He due to this fact, warned displaced individuals to not return to the lowland as a consequence of uncertainty over potential launch of water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon.
