No fewer than 300 houses and business premises were submerged by flood on Monday in Jalingo, Taraba State capital, following a downpour that lasted for hours.
The flood followed heavy rainfall which started at about 4am and lasted for four hours.
The flood mostly affected houses and business premises located close to river Mayo-Gwoi, Magami Bypass and some of the premises located in the suburb of the town.
The rain, which started at about 1 a.m., lasted several hours, a situation which led to flooding in the area and some parts of the Jalingo metropolis.
The victims, who are now seeking government intervention, lamented that a large portion of their valuables has been washed away by the flood.
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A resident who is affected by the flood, Joshua Musa told our correspondent that his house and those of his neighbours were flooded, forcing them to evacuate for safety to a nearby primary school.
