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Massive Flooding In Plateau State! 150 Houses Destroyed, Residents Displaced!
Eko Hot Blog reports that residents of Plateau State have expressed worries after a recent flood swept off no fewer than one hundred and fifty (150) houses in the state.
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The latest flood, which swept through Anguwan Rogo, Rikkos, Bauchi Road, and Naraguta community of Jos North Local Government Area, destroyed properties and rendered many people homeless.
The flood happened following a downpour on Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
A resident of Bauchi Road, who gave his name as Tanko Yakubu Alhassan, said although no life was lost, the flood destroyed properties and washed away valuables.
“The flood didn’t claim lives, but because it was huge, it displaced over 150 households and bridges in the area. These households have lost all their properties and are left with nothing,” he said.
Alhassan added that the displaced persons are currently staying with neighbours or friends and relatives while appealing to the Government to come to the rescue of the affected communities.
Another resident, Mrs. Salamatu Aliyu, said the flood took them by surprise, stressing that they never expected it.
“The heavy rain has destroyed my house and that of my neighbours as well as several other homes in Anguwan Rogo,” she said.
“We are calling on government and other spirited individuals to come to our rescue,” she added.
The Plateau State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has confirmed the incident, saying that they are assessing the damage and will provide assistance to the affected persons.
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The agency is also urging residents of the state to be vigilant and to take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their properties from flooding.
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