No fewer than a hundred houses were reportedly swept away following a heavy downpour that lasted several hours on Friday night in Zogirma village, located in the Bunza Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
Naija News learnt that the tragic incident left dozens of residents injured.
The flood, described by locals as one of the worst in recent times, also caused massive damage in parts of Arewa Local Government Area, where four villages were submerged, displacing scores of residents and destroying properties worth millions of naira.
According to Vanguard, a resident of Bunza, Haruna Danmalam, who spoke to newsmen on Saturday, revealed that the rainstorm caught many residents unprepared, leading to serious injuries and widespread destruction.
“Many people sustained serious injuries. The rain came suddenly and didn’t stop for hours. Roofs were blown away, mud homes collapsed, and people were forced to flee in the middle of the night,” he said.
Danmalam added that the aftermath of the downpour left several families stranded and in urgent need of shelter, food, and medical attention.
Following the disaster, the Secretary of Bunza Local Government Area, Malam Muhammed Umar Mawo, visited the scene of destruction to commiserate with the affected residents on behalf of the council chairman.
Mawo assured the victims that the local government was compiling a comprehensive report of the incident to be submitted to the Kebbi State Government for urgent intervention.
“We are not leaving you alone in this difficult time. The government is aware and will take necessary steps to support you,” he said during the visit.
In a related development, flash floods also hit four villages in the Arewa Local Government Area, leaving more devastation.
Naija News reports that the affected villages include Tungar Chindo, Tungar Kure, Feske Malabawa, and Feske Rafi, where over 60 houses were destroyed. Residents also reported the loss of livestock and valuables worth hundreds of thousands of naira.
Locals described the incident as a double tragedy, coming at a time when many of them were preparing for the farming season.
Residents across the affected areas have appealed to the Kebbi State Government, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and other humanitarian agencies to come to their aid with relief materials, including temporary shelters, food, medical supplies, and rebuilding support.
Environmental experts have repeatedly warned that climate change, poor drainage systems, and unregulated building patterns are contributing to the increasing frequency of floods in Nigeria’s northwest.
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