Northeast Gombe state affected by Flood
By Bintu Jidda
Kanempress
30th July 2023
About 100 houses in Northeast Gombe State have been destroyed while 500 persons dislodged after the rainfall on Friday.
The flood incident, which happened in Dogon Ruwa community in Kaltungo Local Government Area, also washed away 15 goats.
According to the community leader, Aliyu Isah, among the destruction were missing 15 animals such as sheep and goats, as the flood left a devastating impact on the people.
Isah, also as Sa’in Dogon Ruwa of the community, called on the Gombe State Government to help them as
the LGA authorities were aware and yet to act.
“We the Dogon Ruwa community appeal to the state government to assist us. We need shelter and food. There will go a long way in addressing the immediate needs of those of us who are facing hardship. We have already complained to our LGA chairman,” Isah said.
“We lost about 15 sheep and goats. 100 houses were destroyed and 500 are currently homeless. The lack of adequate shelter has become a pressing concern for many of us, leaving families vulnerable and exposed to risks. Also, the scarcity of food resources further worsens our situation. The value of what was lost is in millions,” Isah said.
