The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), says ten communities have been displaced by flood following heavy rains in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi.
Mr Aliyu Shehu-Kafindagi, the Head of Operations of NEMA, Sokoto Office, made this known when he led a joint assessment team to the affected areas on Wednesday.
He added that the incident left no fewer than 2,000 people homeless, who had no option but to flee to safer areas.
“The incident, which occurred between Sept. 17 and 22, was caused by heavy rainfall and the coming of more water from River Niger, which submerged some communities.
“Ten communities were affected in Shanga local government, and they include, Kunda, Dala-Maidawa, Dala-Tudu, Dala-Mairuwa, Ishe-Mairuwa, Kwarkusa, Kurmudi, Tugar Maigani, and Gundu,” he said.
According to him, the displaced people are largely fishermen, who have lost many hectares of farmlands.
He said all their assorted crops comprising rice, maize, millet, beans, and guinea corn have been submerged.
The NEMA’s head also explained that the team, in the course of its assessment, identified an Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)’ camp in Tudun Faila Primary School, sheltering more than 300 people.
NEMA’s joint assessment exercise was conducted in collaboration with the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Shanga LG officials and security operatives in the state. (NAN)