From Mohammed Munirat Nasir, Gusau
A 60-year-old woman has been reportedly killed in a flood which destroyed 100 houses and rendered over 500 homeless in Zamfara State just as victims calls on government to provide assistance.
The flood which occurred in Gummi and Gayari towns of Gummi Local Government Area also destroyed farmlands and killed many animals.
Vice Chairman of Gummi Local Council, Sa’idu Bawa said a request for assistance would be forwarded to both state and federal governments after the official complilation of the extent of the damage.
“Apart from the disaster in Gummi town, the flood also happened in Gayari district. After the assessment, we would compile the list of the victims after which the local government council will give its support to the victims,” he said.
Speaking on behalf of the victims, Muhammad Bala called on governments at the federal, state and local government levels to come to their aid by providing them with relief materials to alleviate their loses.
The flood affected Albarkawa, Yardiga, Yartsayasu and Lemawa areas of Gummi town.
Recently, six people lost their lives in a boat mishap in the local government area.