Flood kills five in Bauchi.

No fewer than five persons have lost their lives
to flood occasioned by torrential rainfalls in
some communities in Warji Local Government
area of Bauchi State .
Governor Bala Mohammed , who made this
known in one of the affected communities in
Dagu village yesterday , said the government
was seriously disturbed by the loss of lives and
property to the disaster . About 300 households,
2 , 000 animals, and numerous farmlands were
also affected by the flood .
He warned residents of the affected
communities to desist from erecting structures
on waterways and drains to avoid being
submerged by flood and consequent loss of
lives .
Mohammed said the government had provided
emergency relief materials , including 100 bags
each of maize and millet as well as clothing
materials and mats . He added : “ We would
provide additional relief after proper
assessment of the extent of damage. ’’
He said his administration would soon begin
the construction of spacious waterways and
culverts in the affected communities to prevent
the re - occurrence of the incident .
Director - General of the state Environmental
Protection Agency , (BASEPA) , Mr Lurwanu
Kabir , said the government had directed the
agency to tour the 21 local government areas to
assess the possible threats to the environments .
“ The tour will enable us to take proactive
measures against such eventualities , ” he said .