…NEMA warns on occurrence in Kogi communities

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said it had received a distress call of an imminent flood in Sarkin Noma, Ganaja, in Lokoja local government area as well as Igalamela LGA of Kogi state, among other areas.

According to a press statement issued by Sani Datti, Head, Media and Public Relations of the agency, following the alert, the agency has immediately established contact with the state Commissioner for Environment, State Emergency Management Agency and other relevant bodies.

“A team from the agency is due to arrive in the state for appropriate action to the affected persons and communities,” the statement said.

“NEMA strongly advises the communities living around the flood plains to immediately relocate to higher grounds for safety to avoid the danger of the eminent.”

 

 

 

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