Houses and crops worth N46.16 million have been destroyed by
flood in Misau town and surrounding villages in Bauchi State. Chairman, Misau
Local Government Council in the state, Alhaji Ado Aska, made this known
in Misau on Saturday, in an interview with the News
Agency of Nigeria. Aska disclosed that the incident, which occurred
on July 28, destroyed 197 houses and crops worth N38.77 million in Misau town. He
explained that 52 houses and crops worth N7.39 million were also destroyed by
the flood in Firko and Kafin Sule villages in the suburbs of Misau town. He
said persons displaced by the flood had taken refuge with their relations in
various locations within Misau Town. The chairman attributed the incident to
poor drainage facilities, coupled with the porous nature of the soil within
Misau town and its environs. He said officials from the State Emergency
Management Agency, had visited the affected areas and promised to assist with
relief materials.
Saturday 1 August 2015
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