NEMA deploys rescue team as flood hits Kaduna communities

Abdullateef Fowewe

Following severe flooding triggered by intense rainfall and the overflowing of River Kaduna, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has activated a swift response to assist affected residents.

This was made known in a statement obtained from NEMA on Saturday.

The response team is led by Abdulkadir Mohammed, Chief Search and Rescue Officer from NEMA’s Kaduna Operations Office.

They are collaborating with the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA) and other stakeholders to rescue victims and evaluate the damage in multiple areas.

“Areas already covered include Kigo Road, Nassarawa, Bashama Road, Haliru Dantoro Road, Kabala Constain, Rafin Guza, and adjoining communities,” the statement added.

The flooding displaced numerous residents and destroyed properties, forcing many to seek temporary shelter with relatives and friends in safer locations.

Rescue and damage assessments continue as NEMA coordinates efforts with relevant agencies to mitigate the disaster’s impact and deliver humanitarian aid to those affected.