Severe flooding in Kebbi State has resulted in the displacement of residents in ten communities within the Shanga Local Government Area. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the alarming situation, with over 2,000 individuals forced from their homes following heavy rainfall and rising water levels from the River Niger between September 17 and 22.

Aliyu Shehu-Kafindagi, NEMA’s Head of Operations for the Sokoto Office, shared these developments during a joint assessment of the impacted regions. The communities affected by this disaster include Kunda, Dala-Maidawa, Dala-Tudu, Dala-Mairuwa, Ishe-Mairuwa, Kwarkusa, Kurmudi, Tugar Maigani, Tukur Cika, Uguwar Gwada, Uguwar Wakili, and Gundu.

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The majority of those displaced are fishermen who have seen their livelihoods devastated, with vast areas of farmland submerged under floodwaters. Essential crops such as rice, maize, millet, beans, and guinea corn have also been lost, compounding the crisis for these communities.

Currently, over 300 displaced individuals are taking refuge in an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp at Tudun Faila Primary School. The joint assessment involved NEMA, the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Shanga Local Government officials, and security personnel, working together to address the urgent needs of those affected.

  • Affected Areas: Ten communities in Shanga Local Government Area, Kebbi State.
  • Displacement: Over 2,000 residents, primarily fishermen, have lost their homes and livelihoods.
  • Crops Lost: Major crops such as rice and maize have been submerged.
  • Current Relief Efforts: IDP camp at Tudun Faila Primary School shelters over 300 people.