There was panic in Kaduna communities as flood wreaked havoc in Kafanchan and other villages in Jema’a Local Government Area of the state, where two children were swept away and over 1,000 residents displaced.
Vice Chairman of Jema’a LGA, Mrs. Christy Usman made this known when she received the Kaduna State Impact Assessment Committee on Flood on tour of affected communities in Southern Kaduna.
According to her, the flood incidents which happened in parts of Kafanchan Municipal City, Jagindi, Atuku, Aso and Bade wards also washed away farmlands, destroying crops worth millions of naira.
She said the flood has affected the people of Jema’a council economically, expressing happiness that Governor Uba Sani has responded positively by sending the committee chaired by the Chief of Staff, Malam Sani Kila to assess the impact of the flood.
“We are happy that the governor is reacting to the plight of the people. We know, with this visit, compensation is coming and relief is coming for the victims of the flood disaster.
“Apart from farm lands washed away by the flood, over 1,000 people were affected. From a canal here in Kafanchan, two children were reported to have been taken away by the flood,” she said.
She, therefore, expressed optimism that the government would bring relief materials to the victims, especially food items, building materials and financial assistance.
While briefing newsmen after visiting the affected communities in Sanga, Jema’a and Kachia councils, the Chairman of the Committee and Chief of Staff to the Governor, Malam Kilas said thousands of people need immediate assistance.
