From Abdullahi Idris,Bauchi
Bauchi State government has donated relief materials to flood victims in three local government areas, as the natural disaster continues to wreak havoc in the area.
Reports revealed that Azare-Isawa Road has been cut off, leaving many communities stranded.
A delegation led by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Barrister Ibrahim Kashim, visited the affected areas to sympathise with the victims and assess the level of damage.
The state government expressed concern over the persistent flood affecting the areas.
In Katagum, the delegation was received by the Caretaker Chairman, Alhaji Musa Azare, who highlighted the devastating impact of the flood.
“The flood has washed away entire villages, forcing us to seek temporary refugee resettlement centers,” he said.
Azare added that government’s swift response demonstrates its commitment to the welfare of citizens, despite the challenges posed by the flood.
Director-General of the State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, Mr Mas’ud Aliyu reported that thousands of people are now homeless, with means of livelihood, including farmlands destroyed.
He confirmed the death of three persons, with assessment ongoing across the three local government areas.
The relief materials presented by the state government will alleviate the suffering of the victims, providing them with essential items to survive the disaster.
