OBINNA UCHENDU Abakaliki
8 Persons has been confirmed dead while over 800 farm lands were destroyed in a flood disaster that wracked havoc at a plantain plantation in Enohia Itim, Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
Confirming the incident, the Chairman, Afikpo Local Government Area of the State, Mr. Timothy Nwachi consoled the families of the diseased and assured that the local government will do everything to mitigate against a reoccurrence
He urged the people who are still residing in flood prone Areas to vacate from the place to a safer ground adding that the constant rain is capable of causing flood in the area as warned by the relevant authorities.
We are deeply who expressed sad over the unfortunate incident and we are using this medium to extended our condolences to the families that lost their loved ones
As Government we will support and pledged to collaborate with relevant State and Federal agencies to provide humanitarian assistance and timely relief to those affect
The incident which occurred on Friday, August 1, 2025 was as a result of a severe rainfall that led to flood disaster, causing widespread destruction.
Also Confirming the incident, the Councilor representing Itim Ward in Afikpo Legislative Council, Hon Francis Abani Okpani disclosed that out of the 8 people who lost their lives to the flood, 3 bodies have been recovered while 5 are still missing.
He further confirmed that 3 children were part of those who lost their lives.
“The Federal Ministry of Environment had predicted that Afikpo is one of the areas in Nigeria likely to experience flooding. I had earlier implored the people of Afikpo to incorporate climate change projections into flood risk management plans.
He also urged them to ensure effective drainage systems and to keep their drains and waterways clear of debris to prevent blockages. Ends
