Tragedy strikes in Jigawa State as devastating floods claim 16 lives and displace nearly 4,000 residents across ten local government areas.
The floods, triggered by days of relentless rainfall, have left entire communities submerged, destroying homes and farmland.
The Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency, Haruna Mairiga, confirmed the disaster’s impact, revealing that over 3,900 homes and 2,744 hectares of farmland have been wiped out.
Many displaced residents are now seeking refuge in overcrowded public schools.
Hajara Musa from Gwaram LGA recounts the terror as floodwaters surged into her home, leaving her family with nothing.
Adamu Garba from Kafin Hausa LGA shares his despair over losing his entire rice plantation, their main source of income.
The flood has also disrupted key infrastructure, cutting off major roads and hampering economic activities. The government pledges swift relief and urges residents to remain vigilant.
