Flood displaces 470 children, detroys 270 houses in Zaria

Heavy rainfall on Thursday and Friday caused devastating floods in Zaria, Kaduna State, displacing more than 470 children and destroying over 270 households across several communities.

An assessment team, which included representatives from the Nigerian Red Cross Society, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), and local government officials, confirmed the extent of the destruction during their visit to the affected areas.

Led by Alhaji Jamil Ahmad Muhammad Jaga, the Chairman of Zaria Local Government, the team toured heavily impacted communities such as Kofar Kuyanbana, Gangaren Mobil, and Bayan Cinema in Tudun Wada Ward, as well as Magume, Bako Zuntu, and Kamacha in Tukur Tukur Ward.

The floods, triggered by intense early-morning rainfall, swept away foodstuffs, clothing, electronics, and other essentials, leaving hundreds of families stranded and in urgent need of assistance.

Despite the widespread devastation, officials reported that no lives were lost, describing this outcome as an act of divine mercy given the scale of the disaster.

The aftermath, the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Zaria Division, has begun distributing relief materials to displaced families while stressing the urgent need for more support.

The humanitarian body appealed to government agencies, philanthropists, and non-governmental organizations to intervene swiftly, warning that victims are facing worsening hardship without immediate assistance.

Authorities assured that further assessments will continue, with plans underway to mobilize more relief to cushion the impact on displaced families.

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