Floods have affected over 300 houses in the international border town of Illela in Sokoto State, leaving many people homeless. The bridge that links Sokoto and Argungu Emirate in Kebbi State is nearly cut off......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
Similarly, scores of people have been rendered homeless as their houses collapsed, and properties, including farm products, were lost as floodwaters submerged homes and farmlands in the southern part of Sanyinna town in Tambuwal Local Government Area on Sunday.
The most concerning issue is the floodwater, believed to be the result of an overflow from the Shagari earth dam, which is rapidly increasing.
The Sole Administrator of Illela Local Government Area, Alhaji Sahabi Wakili, disclosed this when he received the state governor, who paid a visit to the area.
Wakili appealed to the state government, led by Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, to assist the people of the area, as they are facing difficulties in finding shelter and are in dire need of help.
“The number of people to welcome you could have doubled if not for the fact that they were displaced by the flood. Your Excellency, we need a drainage system and a small dam to control the water.”
In response, Governor Ahmad Aliyu said the state government has set up a committee to assess the damage caused by the flood and will provide assistance to the victims.
The committee, led by the Majority Leader of the State House of Assembly, Alhaji Bello Idris, will work with the local government’s Sole Administrator to determine the level of assistance needed.
The Governor also announced the commencement of repairs on two major mosques and some roads linking the town with other communities.
An eyewitness in Sanyinna community revealed that residents have continued evacuating their belongings, including animals, from their collapsed houses for safety.
The public and motorists using the route are informed that the road between Argungu and Sokoto is currently impassable due to the collapse of a bridge at Sanyinna town that links Sokoto and Argungu in Kebbi State.