Flood wrecks-havoc in Jigawa state

The death toll in Jigawa flood has risen to 18.

Executive secretary of the state emergency management agency, Mr Sani Yusuf, said the government is providing an emergency aid to those affected.

He said many homes are no longer habitable and also farmlands were destroyed.

Sani noted that the agency is providing the victims with food, medicine, and a temporary shelter.

The affected areas include Buji, Taura, Jahun, Babura, Ringim, Dutse, Birnin Kudu, Miga, Kafin-Hausa, Auyo, Gwaram, Malam-Madori, Birniwa and Kaugama local government areas.