Floods displace over 470 children and destroy 270 homes in Zaria

A powerful rainfall on Thursday and Friday caused severe flooding in Zaria, Kaduna State, forcing more than 470 children from their homes and demolishing over 270 residences across multiple neighborhoods.

An inspection team made up of representatives from the Nigerian Red Cross Society, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), and local officials conducted a thorough survey of the affected communities to evaluate the devastation.

The delegation, led by Zaria Local Government Chairman Alhaji Jamil Ahmad Muhammad Jaga, visited areas hardest hit, including Kofar Kuyanbana, Gangaren Mobil, Bayan Cinema in Tudun Wada Ward, as well as Magume, Bako Zuntu, and Kamacha in Tukur Tukur Ward.

The flooding, which followed heavy early-morning rains, swept away food supplies, clothing, electronics, and other necessities, leaving numerous families stranded and urgently requiring help.

Despite the widespread destruction, authorities confirmed that no lives were lost, calling this a fortunate outcome given the disaster’s magnitude.

In response, the Nigerian Red Cross Society’s Zaria branch has commenced delivering aid packages to displaced families, emphasizing the critical need for additional assistance.

The humanitarian group urged government bodies, charitable organizations, and individuals to respond quickly to alleviate the worsening plight of affected residents.

Authorities call for swift investigations with strategies formulated to provide further relief and support to those displaced by the floods.