Bridges, Homes, Farmlands Washed Away in Kebbi Floods
Traffic has ceased between Kebbi and its northern, south western and south eastern parts of the country as bridges between Jega to Koko up south to Yauri have been washed away following torrential rain that began Thursday
As of Sunday (yesterday) various bridges across the state were reported to have collapsed prompting on site visit by a high powered delegation led by the state deputy governor Umar Abubakar Tafida.
At least one person has been reported dead as of Sunday while hundreds of others were displaced following flash floods that wreaked havoc in Dandi and Suru Local Government Areas of Kebbi State.
The floods, which struck on Thursday, destroyed two major bridges—one in Fana township and another on the Dakingari-Kyangakwai road—cutting off access routes and submerging homes and large expanses of farmlands.
Kebbi State Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, led a delegation to the affected areas on Saturday, where he sympathized with the victims and announced relief measures to cushion the impact of the disaster.
During the visit to communities in Dandi, Suru, and Argungu LGAs—including Fana, Aljannare, Kampani, Maigwaza, and Tungar Beddi—Tafida presented financial assistance and food items valued at ₦70 million, along with 1,100 bags of rice.
The Deputy Governor assured of government’s commitment to rebuilding the collapsed bridges and restoring damaged infrastructure, while advising those residing in flood-prone areas to consider relocating to safer, elevated locations.
At internally displaced persons (IDPs) camp at Kamfani in Argungu LGA, Tafida presented ₦10 million and 250 bags of rice to affected families.
The Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Sama’ila Muhammad Mera, was full of praise for the government’s efforts at coming to the aid of the flood victims.