Flood: 250 homes destroyed, hundreds displace in Katsina

At least 250 houses in Natsinta village, Jibia Local Government Area, Katsina State, were demolished by a three-day heavy downpour that left hundreds of villagers without a place to live.

The neighborhood was left in a state of despair after the tragedy, which occurred between August 15 and 17, struck. Numerous locals lost both their houses and important possessions.

The representative for Jibia Constituency in the Katsina State House of Assembly, Hon. Mustafa Yusuf, visited the devastated area on Saturday to evaluate the damage and extend support. He promised to approach the state administration for the victims’ quick aid.

While stressing the urgent need for shelter, food, and other essential relief materials for the victims, the lawmaker called on government agencies, philanthropists, and individuals to come to the aid of the displaced residents.

A resident, Mas’udu Lawal ‘Sarkin Yashi’, attributed the disaster to the lack of proper drainage systems in the area. He said the blockage of a crucial drainage channel worsened the situation.

According to a Councilor from the area, Shamsu Hassan, the chaotic situation in the community has many residents struggling to find shelter, compounding the hardships faced by people in the area who already are grappling with poverty and food insecurity.

Vanguard gathered that while there were no reported fatalities, some residents sustained injuries during the incident. The District Head of Dadadara, Alhaji Usman Usman Nagoggo, expressed deep concern over the situation and called for urgent intervention.