Flood wreaks havoc in Minna communities, destroys properties worth N100m
Flooding in Minna Displaces Residents, Causes Extensive Damage
MINNA, Niger State — A severe flood has devastated parts of Minna, the capital of Niger State, causing damage estimated at over 100 million naira and displacing numerous residents.
The incident occurred early Saturday morning following an intense downpour that overwhelmed the Imani community in Minna South and the M.I. Wushishi area of the city.
Abdullahi Idris, a former chairman of the Niger State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, confirmed the situation along with other community leaders in a statement to the press. They reported that several homes were inundated, and various properties—including vehicles, electrical appliances, and fences—were damaged by the floodwaters.
Residents from the M.I. Wushishi Housing Estate and surrounding areas, including Tunga, Maitunbi, Chanchaga, and Shango, reported extensive destruction during a visit by a local media outlet. According to them, the flood carried debris, uprooting fences and sweeping away numerous belongings.
Local residents attributed the worsening flood conditions to inadequate drainage infrastructure, which they claim leaves their communities vulnerable during heavy rains. They also expressed concerns about a dam reportedly built in the area by an individual identified as Captain Taylor, suggesting that flooding severity has increased in recent years.
In light of the damages, affected residents have called on the Niger State Government, humanitarian organizations, and philanthropists to provide urgent assistance to displaced families and address the ongoing drainage issues contributing to recurrent flooding events.
Residents warned that without immediate intervention, further rains could lead to additional destruction and pose a greater risk to lives and property.
