Flood Cuts Off Bridge Linking Communities In Plateau State

The bridge which linked Wase to Langtang in the southern senatorial district of Plateau State reportedly collapsed on Tuesday morning following the heavy downpour and flooding that erupted.

A resident of the affected community, Ibrahim Biliyamu lamented that the collapsed bridge links up the two communities.

He added that members of the communities are farmers and that this development will affect them badly.

The community members appealed to government to intervene and remedy the situation.

Meanwhile, about 400 houses have been submerged by flood in some parts of Pilgani District of Langtang North local government council of Plateau state. 

The areas mainly affected include Zamadede, Shilur, Pishe, Agwangani, Galang and several other communities.

The Executive Chairman of Langtang North council Barrister Rimven Zulfa, said "we received reports of the flooding in the communities and would look into it and ensure that the necessary agencies are contacted so that succour would be provided to our people."

He lamented the situation and said "We are still appealing to people living in flood-prone areas to please leave, as the danger of flooding is not yet over.”

He stated that his administration would continue to prioritise the interest and welfare of the people of the local government area.

"We would work out modalities to tackle  flooding in our rural communities," Barrister Zulfa further added.