A fatal flood has struck Nguroje in the Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba State, resulting in one confirmed death and another individual reported missing. Nelson Lens, the representative of the affected area in the state House of Assembly, revealed this distressing news on Sunday in Jalingo, the state capital.
Lens expressed sorrow over the incident, highlighting its unprecedented nature in the region. The deceased has been identified as Gomma Sadiq, while efforts to locate the missing person are currently underway.
He said, “Apart from the victim who was killed in the flood, another person was reported missing with several houses destroyed.
“The rain lasted many hours and has rendered many residents homeless and washed away several hectares of farmlands.
“Members of the community who spoke on the incident with our reporter, pleaded with the state government and the North East Development Commission, NEDC, to help the victims.”
