Nigeria: Nine-Hour Rainfall Flooded Our Homes in Benue - Victims

What the report says

Residents in several parts of Makurdi, the Benue State capital, were affected after about nine hours of rainfall on Monday caused flooding in homes and compounds, according to a report published by Leadership and distributed by AllAfrica. The areas mentioned included Achusa, Wadata, Wurukum, Logo, Ankpa Quarters and North Bank.

The article quotes victims describing damage to their homes and belongings. One resident in Logo said he had to quickly remove items such as a mattress, books and certificates after discovering that floodwater had entered his rented apartment. Another resident in Wurukum said water had entered his compound and that he was thankful no one died.

A spokesperson for the Benue State Emergency Management Agency, Tema Ager, confirmed the flooding but said reports suggested water entered some homes rather than completely submerging them, except in parts of Achusa. He also said there was an unconfirmed report that a 10-year-old boy had died, but that this had not yet been verified. SEMA said it had earlier warned people in flood-prone areas to move out and planned to assess the affected locations the next day.

The incident underscores the recurring flood risk in parts of Nigeria during heavy rainfall. More broadly, emergency officials in flood-prone areas often urge residents to stay alert and prepare for possible displacement when storms persist.