Flood: Many residents missing, 300 houses destroyed

NO fewer than 300 houses were destroyed by the torrential rain that ravaged four local government areas of Plateau State at the weekend.
Nigerian Tribune gathered that in Kanam Local Government, the flood washed away large expanse of farmlands and livestock, while some people are still searching for their loved ones.
The rain, which started around 5.00 p.m. on Friday, lasted till Saturday morning in Jos North, Kanam, Barakin-Ladi and Shendam Local Government Areas.
Confirming the incident, the Executive  Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Alhaji Alhassan Barde, said he was yet to receive the accurate figures of the houses destroyed and those killed by the flood, adding that the agency was still investigating and compiling the number of those affected.
He said,“as I am speaking  to you, I am still doing on-the-spot assessment of the affected areas and would give you the exact figures after the assessment but I can tell you that many residential buildings were affected.
He advised the people of the state especially those living along waterways to be vigilant and take proactive steps to curb flooding, adding that the agency was making concerted efforts to alleviate the sufferings of those affected by last weekend’s flood.