Flood submerges bridge, sweeps off culvert
BARELY few weeks after the devastating Mokwa flood in Niger State, another flood has occurred in Bida, capital of Bida Local Government Area of the state, where 11 houses were submerged, property lost, bridge and culvert also swept away. However, no life was lost. The incident happened on Saturday with the torrential rain lasting about five hours from 3 a.m., to 8 a.m. Areas greatly affected include Kodogi/Nasarafatu road, Bida; Federal Polytechnic and G.R.A road, Bida. The state government led by the Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Mohammed Kolo has led a delegation for an on-the-spot assessment. He expressed sympathy to the affected people and areas, saying the areas will be fixed soonest. He said: “The state government is worried and pained about the development and within the next 48 hours, government would commence the rehabilitation of the one kilometre road to avert future occurrence. “Government will, as a matter of utmost importance, also address t...