At least seven persons were reported dead while five others were missing on Saturday after flooding ravaged some communities in Suleja, Niger State.
The affected communities included Angwagwari, PDP Quarters and Almadina Quarters, with many houses and vehicles submerged by rainwater.learnt that the downpour started around 5am and lasted for about an hour, leaving monumental losses in its trail.
“Many houses and fences collapsed. In my area, more than 10 houses were affected and we found seven corpses – two elderly men, a middle-aged man and a woman as well as three children. Their families have taken their corpses. Some people are still missing. Many cars were also submerged and water destroyed home appliances.”
He added, “My house was not affected but no one can go out because there was water everywhere. A bridge linking our community to other neighbourhoods was damaged and vehicles cannot ply it now. “Five corpses were recovered; three children and two elderly persons. In my community, a pregnant woman, a 400-level student and one other resident are still missing. We have never witnessed this kind of flooding before.”
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