Two persons on Wednesday died, following the flood caused by a downpour at three communities in Gindiri Chiefdom of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

At the time of filing this report, one person was still reported missing.

The development was laid bare by the paramount ruler of Pyem Chiefdom, Mr. Charles Mato, who told the council Chairman, Mr. Bise Titus, when he visited the scene.

Titus described the incident as “very devastating and unfortunate.”

He said the flood destroyed houses, farmlands and crops worth millions of naira at Gindiri, Langai and Gimti communities.

“This flood that brought about these losses is devastating, painful and unfortunate. But we must seek solace in God, who knows the best.

“With the loss of precious lives of our people, the authority will take the report to the government to help us build the Gindiri-Langai Road to check incessant flood,” Bise said.

He said the flood was caused by the blockage of the drains by the culverts built on Rivers Langai, Gimti and Gindiri.

Bise pledged to liaise with the government to ensure that road and bridges were built to avoid a recurrence.

Sympathising with the victims, the local government chairman pledged the council’s readiness to assist them.

He urged the people to be vigilant, to avoid more casualties, as the rains were still heavy.

Mato thanked the chairman for the visit and hoped that the state and local governments would assist the victims.

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Flood devastates communities in Gindiri, two people dead