File photo: Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo.
Residents of Illushi community in the Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State have appealed to the Federal and state governments for urgent intervention as floodwaters have submerged about three-quarters of the community.
The residents, who said the flooding had displaced several people and destroyed homes and farmlands, also called for their relocation to safer, higher ground to prevent further loss of property and livelihoods.
Illushi, which is bordered by the River Niger, has reportedly experienced perennial flooding, with residents attributing the latest development to the overflowing of the river following incessant rainfall.
A resident, David, told PUNCH Metro that the situation had become increasingly alarming, saying this year’s flooding appeared to be the worst in recent times.
