There was widespread panic in several Kaduna communities after a flood hit Kafanchan and surrounding villages in Jema’a Local Government Area, resulting in two children being swept away and displacing over 1,000 residents. Jema’a LGA Vice Chairman, Mrs. Christy Usman, disclosed this during a visit by the Kaduna State Impact Assessment Committee on Flood to the affected areas in Southern Kaduna. She mentioned that the flood impacted parts of Kafanchan Municipal City, as well as Jagindi, Atuku, Aso, and Bade wards, washing away farmlands and destroying crops valued at millions of naira.

She said the flood has affected the people of Jema’a council economically, expressing happiness that Governor Uba Sani has responded positively by sending the committee chaired by the Chief of Staff, Malam Sani Kila to assess the impact of the flood.

“We are happy that the governor is reacting to the plight of the people. We know, with this visit, compensation is coming and relief is coming for the victims of the flood disaster.

“Apart from farm lands washed away by the flood, over 1,000 people were affected. From a canal here in Kafanchan, two children were reported to have been taken away by the flood,” she said.

She, therefore, expressed optimism that the government would bring relief materials to the victims, especially food items, building materials and financial assistance.

While briefing newsmen after visiting the affected communities in Sanga, Jema’a and Kachia councils, the Chairman of the Committee and Chief of Staff to the Governor, Malam Kilas said thousands of people need immediate assistance.