Kebbi Seeks FG’s intervention As Flood Ravages State

By Ayodele Oni

Kebbi State Government has sought the Federal Government’s  intervention as flood has submerged 858,311 farmlands, and displaced 329,092 households.

The State appealed to the Federal Government to urgently come to its aid following devastating floods that hit the State.

Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed-BK, the State Commissioner for Information, made the plea in Birnin Kebbi, while addressing a press conference on the magnitude of flood that wrecked havoc on people and their property across the state.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ahmed Idris, explained that the flood led to the death of many persons whose number are yet to be ascertained.

The Commissioner said: “It is worthy to note that a total of 329,092 households were displaced by floods in the state, 858,311 farmlands submerged, while a number of people lost their lives.

“In Birnin Kebbi local government, two people lost their lives, Ngaski LG, seven people, Maiyama LG, eight, Kalgo LG, five, while Jega LG lost seven people to this year’s devastating floods.”

Ahmed-BK observed that considering the high impact of the floods in Kebbi State, “the state government cannot do it alone, hence the decision to request the federal government to urgently extend helping hands to bring succour to the affected victims.”

According to the commissioner, the state has already compiled its report and forwarded same to Abuja for consideration and subsequent action.

He, however, commended the Federal government for its pledge to assist states affected by flood across the country.