From Uche Nnorom, Makurdi
Over 300 houses on Monday, were reportedly flooded and inhabitants completely rendered homeless in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, following heavy downpour.
Some of the affected areas include;; Gyado villa, Gaadi, Wadata, Wurukum, Achussa and parts of North bank.
Our correspondent who went around the town to monitor the situation, observed that residents were seen evacuating their personal belongings that was submerged by the flooding.
One of the affected residents, Terhemba Pine, said he refused to relocate his household to the designated camps close to their area because he thought that it would no longer rain.
Pine who is a landlord at Achussa, lamented that he lost several valuables including foodstuffs and his office documents.
“In this my area, not more than a hundred of residents were affected. The rain started at exactly 1:00 am and it took us unaware. From that time, it continued until 12 noon. My children could not be able to go to school because of the rain.
When contacted, the Executive Secretary, State Executive Management Agency, Sir James Iorpuu, said the agency is fully prepared to respond to the needs of those who may have been affected by flooding.
Sir Iorpuu spoke through the information officer of the agency, who pleaded anonymity, stating that many residents who are living around the flood-prone areas particularly in Gaadi and Wadata axis of Makurdi town have relocated to the Government approved designated camps in Wadata and Gboko road.
