Flood: One confirmed dead, another missing in Taraba

One person has been confirmed dead and another reported missing after a flood ravaged Nguroje in Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba State on Saturday.

The member representing the area in the state House of Assembly, Nelson Lens, disclosed this on Sunday in Jalingo, the state capital.

Lens described the incident as “unfortunate,” noting that it was the first of its kind in the area.

He identified the deceased as Gomma Sadiq, adding that a search for the missing person was in progress.

He said, “Apart from the victim who was killed in the flood, another person was reported missing with several houses destroyed.

“The rain lasted many hours and has rendered many residents homeless and washed away several hectares of farmlands.

“Members of the community who spoke on the incident with our reporter, pleaded with the state government and the North East Development Commission, NEDC, to help the victims.”