A heavy downpour in the early hours of Saturday triggered severe flooding in parts of Minna, Niger State, destroying properties worth over N100 million and displacing several residents.
The flood affected communities in Minna South, including Imani and M.I. Wushishi areas, where homes were submerged and valuables destroyed. Eyewitnesses reported that vehicles, electrical appliances, fences, and other belongings were damaged as floodwaters swept through residential areas.
Community members, including former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Niger State, Abdullahi Idris, confirmed the incident, describing the scale of destruction as significant.
Residents in affected areas such as Tunga, Maitunbi, Chanchaga, and Shango said the flood swept away structures and left many families stranded. In the M.I. Wushishi Housing Estate along the Eastern Bypass, floodwaters reportedly carried debris, damaging houses, vehicles, a mosque, and an Islamic school.
Residents blamed the recurring flooding on poor drainage infrastructure, noting that heavy rainfall often leaves communities vulnerable. They also raised concerns about a dam allegedly constructed in the area, which they say has worsened the situation in recent years.
Affected residents have appealed to the Niger State Government, humanitarian organizations, and philanthropists for urgent assistance, including relief materials and long-term solutions to the drainage challenges.
They warned that without immediate intervention, future rainfall could lead to more destruction and increased risk to lives and property.
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