EnvironmentNewsNigeriaEvacuate flood-prone Areas, Kaduna Government Urge Residents

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Following the recent downpour in Kaduna State on, the state government has cautioned residents living in flood-prone communities to relocate to other parts of the state.

The government urged residents living around the River Laguna bank, parts of Barnawa, Ungwan Rimi, Kigo Road New Extension and Trikaniya, among others, to relocate.

In a dated signed by the Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency, Maimunatu Abubakar, he urged residents living in flood-prone areas to be cautious.

“The Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency is urging all residents living within flood-prone areas, to be on red alert for possible flooding, as the water level in the major river and tributaries are on the increase.

“Furthermore, the agency is advising residents to consider a plan for evacuation to safer grounds.”

Beloved John (Staff Writer)

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